FIR filed in Lucknow against ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ director for hurting religious sentiments

LUCKNOW: An FIR has been registered at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow against the director of the film Ghooskhor Pandat and members of his team on charges of hurting caste sentiments and attempting to disturb social harmony.According to police officials, the case has been lodged following complaints that the film’s title and content allegedly target a particular caste, thereby offending religious and caste-based sentiments and promoting animosity in society. The complainants alleged that the film portrays a specific community in a derogatory manner, leading to widespread resentment and anger.In an official statement, the Lucknow police commissionerate said strict action is being ensured against any content that hurts religious or caste sentiments or disrupts communal harmony.

The statement noted that the title of the film appears to have been deliberately chosen to insult a particular caste, which has the potential to disturb public peace and social concord.Police further stated that preliminary scrutiny suggests the director and his team may have published the content with the intention of spreading discord, disturbing law and order, and undermining social harmony. “Any attempt to incite hostility or hurt the sentiments of any community will not be tolerated.

Strict legal action will be taken against those found guilty,” said DCP Central Zone, Vikrant Vir. The FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to promoting enmity between different groups and acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony. Further investigation is underway, and the police said appropriate action would be taken based on the findings.Meanwhile, the issue has triggered sharp reactions from sections of society, with demands for a ban on the film and legal action against those responsible for its production and promotion.