Protests turned violent in Gujarat on Sunday over the screening of the controversy-riddled Bollywood period drama Padmaavat. The situation turned grim in Gujarat where protesters burned buses and resorted to violence. Buses were burnt in Gandhinagar, Mehsana and Ahmedabad districts of the state by protesters demanding a ban over the film. The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) suspended its bus services in northern part of the state, following violent protests by Rajput community members. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh government which too had banned the film in the state is all set to approach the Supreme Court.

Source: Indian Express January 21, 2018 10:45 UTC