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Press Trust of India Ghaziabad
Last Updated : Mar 03 2014 | 6:33 PM IST
Some right-wing groups have threatened managers of two reputed cinemas here not to show "Ragini MMS2", co-produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and starring Sunny Leone, saying that it is against Indian culture.
Police said that managers of Big Cinema situated in Ansal Plaza Mall in Vaishali area and PVR Cinema situated in EDM in Kaushambi area of Ghaziabad recently received blood-written letters threatening them of dire consequences if they showed 'Ragini MMS2' which is scheduled for release on March 21.
Police said that five right-wing groups -- Shri Rajpoot Karni Sena, Shri Chetriye Yuvak Sangh, Shri Chetriye Veer Jyoti, Shri Akhil Bhartiya Chetriye Mahasabha and Veer Shiromani Dal, have sent these threats.
"In letters, they said if they show this movie in their cinemas, they would be responsible for the stream of blood as this film is against the Indian culture, said a police officer.
After getting threats, Sudhir Kumar, manager of Big Cinema, on Friday filed a case at Indirapuram police station and wanted sufficient security around Big Cinema.
"Such matters have come to light. Police are trying to find out the persons who have written such letters. Police are investigating the case and will soon come out with some arrest," said Virender Yadav, station officer, Indirapuram police station.

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First Published: Mar 03 2014 | 6:33 PM IST

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