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News Flash Posted On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 | Agencies
Mumbai, Feb 9:
The stand-off between the Shiv Sena and Shah Rukh Khan seemed to have faded away. But with just two days to go for the release of Khan's new film, the Sena has renewed its threat - that it will fight the release of My Name is Khan, scheduled to hit cinemas on Friday.
Sena leader Manhoar Joshi told NDTV on Tuesday that unless Khan apologizes for his comments on Pakistani cricketers, party workers will target cinemas showing the film.
The Mumbai Police has cancelled all leave for its men so that five companies of the State Reserve Police Force can guard the 63 theatres in the city that will screen the film from attacks by the Shiv Sena. Shah Rukh Khan's security has also been increased.
Thirty Shiv Sainiks were arrested on Tuesday for protesting outside cinema halls in Bhandup and Mulund. Also, Shah Rukh Khan's security has been increased.
The film's director, Karan Johar, met the Mumbai Police Commissioner on Tuesday morning to discuss security concerns based on the Shiv Sena's opposition to the film. Representatives of the film's distributor, FOX Searchlight, are also at the meeting along with the owners of some Mumbai multiplexes.
After the meeting, Johar said that the Mumbai police had reassured him that cinemas will get security for screenings of My Name is Khan.
"Frisking and checking will be done for everyone entering the film's screenings. I don't want to give details of police deployment or strategy in the regard," Joint Commissioner of Police Himanshu Roy said while addressing a press conference in Mumbai after meeting Karan Johar.
The Shiv Sena has warned cinema owners not to screen the film. The Sena is upset with SRK for stating that Pakistani cricketers should be allowed to play in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite the Sena's threats, Shah Rukh Khan has refused to apologize for his statement.
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