A picture is getting viral on social media sites. It can be seen in the picture that a theatre featuring Pathaan film is heavily guarded by the police to stop the ruckus spread by the mobs.
Social Media users are making fun of the mobs by sharing this picture.
A user captioned: “ Special government arrangement for blind devotees. Will come spreading, will go swollen.” ( English Translation )
Source: Twitter
Another social media user wrote: “ Those who oppose Pathan, strengthen your backyard, the weather is about to deteriorate.”
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Fact Check:
To know the reality of the viral claim the team of DFRAC did a reverse image search and found that thehindubusinessline had covered this report on December 07, 2021, with the headline- “Padmaavat finally hits the screen; tepid show in North.”
Source: hindubusinessline
At the same time, other media houses also covered this report.
Source: news18
Source: scmp
The report further mentions, the Paramilitary force outside Delite Cinema where the film Padmavat is being screened, Hindu Sena was to protest at the venue, in New Delhi.
The screenings went ahead even as members of some fringe Hindu groups continued their protests in several parts of the country, holding rallies and blocking roads.
Meanwhile, a collage is being shared to know the reality of the viral claim and the real picture.
Conclusion:
It is clear from the fact check and several reports that the Paramilitary force is guarding the Delite Cinema where the film Padmavat is screened. Therefore, the claim made by social media users is edited and misleading.
