Masked Khalistanis stormed Harrow Vue cinema during a screening of the movie 'Emergency,' intimidating the audience and shouting anti-India slogans. The disruption led to the cancellation of the film and distressed many viewers. Police arrived but made no arrests, citing the protesters' rights. The Sikh Press Association supported the protest, labeling the movie propaganda.
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