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EXTRAORDINARY
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CHANDIGARH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 (ASADHA 23, 1943 SAKA)
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS & JUSTICE
(Home-II Branch)
NOTIFICATION
The 12th July, 2021
No. 7/1/2020-3H2/1124.–Whereas vide Notification No.7/1/2020-3H2/461 dated 10.02.2020, the government of punjab, in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Punjab Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1952 (Punjab Act No. XI of 1952) had suspended the exhibition of the film, "Shooter", a Punjabi Movie produced by Charanjeet Singh and directed by Dilsher Singh and Khushpal Singh with immediate effect and during such suspension, the film was deemed to be uncertified film in the State of Punjab. This order had remained in force for a period of two months from the date of its issue.
2. This Punjabi movie "Shooter" is based on the life of a gangster Sukha Kahlwan who was killed by another gangster Vicky Gounder in January 2015 when six policemen were taking Sukha Kahlwan back to Nabha jail in a jeep after a court hearing in Jalandhar. The story of this movie has been written by Wahid brothes, produced by Charanjeet Singh and directed by Dilsher Singh and Khushpal Singh. The movie features Jayy Randhawa as Sukha Kahlwan. The movie shows Sukha Kahlwan's Journey from an ordinary kid to a big name in the dark world. The title of the movie has been creatively crafted, as Sukha Kahlwan was popularly known as a sharpshooter.
3. Sukha Kahlwan was considered the most dreaded gangster of Punjab. There were dozens of cases registered on his name. He was wanted by police in different states and he was involved in more than 40 criminal cases. He was booked for crimes ranging from contract killing to robbery.
4. The Punjab & Haryana High Court on 22.07.2019 had directed the Director General of Police in the State of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory, Chandigarh to ensure that no songs are played glorifying the liquor, wine, drugs and violence in any song even in live shows. The Punjabi movie "Shooter" also glorifies the gangster/ gun culture and violence in Punjab.
5. If this movie is released in Punjab there is very strong apprehension that some organizations PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), JULY 14, 2021 (ASAR 23, 1943 SAKA) 2887 may create law and order problem by holding protest demonstrations at various places in the state. This movie may also mislead the younger generation as it is depicting the life and events of a gangster. In addition, this film will have an impact on school children and college students as they are more influenced by this type of movie.
This movie can affect the law and order situation in Punjab as the younger generation can be influenced by such films.
6. Keeping in view the above mentioned provocative material in the movie, there is very strong apprehension of disruption to peace and public tranquillity. If the movie is released for screening in Punjab, it may lead to large scale violence and disturbing of public order. Moreover, releasing of this movie may lead to promotion of gun/gangster culture in the state. The anti-national elements may use this situation and carry out extremist activities in the state.
7. Now, therefore, in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Punjab Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1952 (Punjab Act No. XI of 1952), the Governor of Punjab is pleased to suspend the exhibition of the film, "Shooter", a Punjabi Movie produced by Charanjeet Singh and directed by Dilsher Singh and Khushpal Singh with immediate effect till further orders and during such suspension, the film shall be deemed to be uncertified film in the State of Punjab.
(ANURAG AGARWAL),
Chandigarh
Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Punjab, The 12th July, 2021 Department of Home Affairs & Justice.