‘Prisoner No. 626710 present’: CBFC flags Umar Khalid film screening at IIIT-Hyderabad

 The Central Board of Film Certification raised concerns about a planned documentary screening at IIIT-Hyderabad, pointing out violations of the Cinematograph Act. Consequently, students chose to halt the showing of this uncertified film. IIIT-Hyderabad dissociated itself from the event, clarifying that it was not an organizer. Similarly, an intended screening at NLSIU Bengaluru faced postponement due to opposition from ABVP. The Central Board of Film Certification raised concerns about a planned documentary screening at IIIT-Hyderabad, pointing out violations of the Cinematograph Act. Consequently, students chose to halt the showing of this uncertified film. IIIT-Hyderabad dissociated itself from the event, clarifying that it was not an organizer. Similarly, an intended screening at NLSIU Bengaluru faced postponement due to opposition from ABVP.