Amritsar, July 9 -- Following its sudden removal from the OTT platform due to objections from the Centre on July 5, two days after its release, the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Satluj' - the biopic on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and his investigations into missing persons during the militancy era in Punjab - is being screened via downloaded copies on public screens in rural Punjab. The screenings are being facilitated through local youth networks and arrangements by political parties, such as the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), besides NGO Misl Satluj. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal took to X to announce that his party will screen 'Satluj' "in every village and corner of Punjab to counter attempts to erase this history." "The Shiromani Akali Dal will screen the film 'Satluj' in every village and corner of Punjab - related to the inhuman atrocities inflicted during the Congress regime on thousands of innocent Sikh youth and Sikh personalities, including Jaswant Singh Khalra - so that our children and future generations can be thoroughly acquainted with the oppression inflicted upon the nation." Dosanjh also acknowledged the public reception on social media, sharing a clip of a community gathering and writing, "Hun ni rukni film. Khalra saab di avaaz nu koi ni dabaa sabda (The film won't stop now. No one can suppress the voice of Khalra Saab)." On Tuesday night, screenings took place in open areas near local gurdwaras in the villages of Man Chopra and Sheikhupura in Gurdaspur district. "This movie depicts historical events concerning the people of Punjab. It serves as an educational resource for the younger generation regarding past police actions in the region," said a local resident from Man Chopra, who attended the screening along with village sarpanch Satnam Singh. Similar screenings were reported from villages in Amritsar, Faridkot and Moga districts. In Patti Waraich village of Amritsar, local resident Harinder Singh Palla coordinated a screening at Gurdwara Baba Nirmal Das, stating on social media that the intent was to inform residents about the documented efforts and ultimate fate of Khalra. In Faridkot, Misl Satluj chief Ajaypal Singh Brar confirmed a screening took place on Tuesday night at Doad village, adding that the district units plan to organise similar events in the coming days to ensure the film remains accessible. Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) leader Rashpal Singh Sosan reported that screenings were held in Daroli Bhai and Ghal Kalan villages in Moga district, with additional viewings planned for neighbouring villages later in the week. Satluj, originally titled Ghallughara and later Panjab '95, has been at the centre of a years-long censorship battle. Directed by Honey Trehan and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, the film depicts the crusade of Khalra, a bank employee turned human rights activist who uncovered evidence regarding the alleged illegal cremation of unidentified bodies by Punjab Police during the counter-insurgency operations of the 1980s and 1990s. Khalra himself disappeared in 1995, and several police officials were later convicted of his abduction and murder. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had previously flagged the film's sensitive political subject matter, reportedly demanding up to 127 cuts before the filmmakers sought legal recourse, eventually opting for an unannounced, uncut release on ZEE5 under the title Satluj to circumvent further pre-emptive blocks. When asked over phone if they are taking any notice of the screening, Gurdaspur deputy commissioner Aditya Uppal and Amritsar DC Dalwinderjit Singh expressed ignorance about it. "Let me first check," said Uppal. They also did not respond to a query if they will take any action in case they come to know about this. A senior officer said they have not received any guidelines from the government in this regard. A senior police official of Amritsar also declined to comment on the issue. Refuting rival parties claims that central government is linked to the removal of the film Sutlej, Bittu said, the Centre has no rights on censoring OTT content. "The Centre has no role in the removal of the 'propagandist' movie Sutlej, which showed my grandfather and former CM Beant Singh in poor light, from the OTT platform. The Centre has no such rights," Bittu said. Senior leaders of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria, urging immediate intervention to restore recently removed film "Satluj" on Zee5 OTT platform. The Akal Takht will hold 'ardas' (prayers) on July 14 for the peace of Sikh youths whose cases were brought to light by Jaswant Singh Khalra, and seek justice for the affected families....