Bitter truths that ‘Satluj’ chooses to ignore: Of half-truths and biased narratives

Satluj, a Diljit Dosanjh-starrer directed by Honey Trehan, is a biopic on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.

A central government committee recommended upholding the ban on Satluj for allegedly compromising India's sovereignty and integrity.

The column argues Satluj forwards half-truths and biased narratives, omitting atrocities by militants like the June 15, 1991 Ludhiana train massacre where 76 non-Sikh passengers were killed.

It defends KPS Gill and Punjab Police, citing accounts of security forces' actions against terrorists who raped and tortured women.

The author claims the film ignores documented horrors including illegal cremations and sectarian violence that threatened Punjab's fabric.