Satluj Debate: 'Don't Ignore Terror Victims,' Says Senior Journalist Ashutosh

The controversy over the film Satluj has intensified, with political analyst Ashutosh arguing that while the film should be screened without censorship, it presents only one part of Punjab's turbulent history. He said any discussion of alleged human rights violations must also acknowledge the violence carried out by militants during the insurgency. Ashutosh accused the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) of using the film to regain political relevance ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, while questioning its position on militancy and key events from the insurgency era.