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<i>Satluj </i>tells half truths, ignores Punjab’s dark past

The author critically reviews the film "Satluj," asserting it presents a biased, incomplete narrative of the Punjab insurgency. The article contends the film omits terrorist atrocities like rape and mass killings, while unfairly demonizing K.P.S. Gill and the Punjab police. Drawing on personal experience, the author highlights widespread terror, civilian deaths, and the assassination of IPS officer Govind Ram. The piece questions Jaswant Singh Khalra's portrayal, noting his past links to separatist ideology. The author concludes "Satluj" is a propaganda film, distorting history and fostering discord, urging a halt to such trends.

LiveMint · Shashi Shekhar · Jul 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM

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