The Ministry of Defense of India has banned the release of a film by the famous Indian director Onir about the romantic relationship of a man - an Indian army officer and a boy from Kashmir (union territories of Jammu and Kashmir). The film is based on real events. According to the military department, such a film exposes the Indian army in a bad light, writes The Times of India.

A press release issued by the Ministry of Defense of India states that "freedom of speech and expression is subject to reasonable restrictions as may be necessary to protect the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the state, friendly relations with foreign countries and public order, for the maintenance of morality. in society".

The military statement also explains that "the justification for issuing permits to cinematographers for the distribution of films related to the Indian security forces should ensure that the armed forces are not portrayed in a way that denigrates their reputation."

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