Jodhpur to screen 'Padmaavat' for HC judge
Jaipur: Jodhpur is all set to become the first city in Rajasthan to allow a special screening of controversial film "Padmaavat", in the state on Monday.
It will be a special screening for an audience of four, comprising High Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta and staff members, following a petition filed by "Padmaavat" director Sanjay Leela Bhansali to quash an FIR filed against him and actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at Deedwana police station in March 2017.
Justice Mehta had observed: "This court is of the firm opinion that the screening of the movie is essential for securing the ends of justice."
The petitioner gave his consent to screen the film for the court, and Justice Mehta ordered it to be held on Monday.
The period drama would be screened in Inox Mall here at 8 p.m. under high security.
A special password has been given to the hall owners to make sure that there is only one show organised for the film.
A hundred police personnel has been deputed in and around the cinema hall.
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Family of three die in road accident on Bengaluru outskirts
Bengaluru, Apr 10 (PTI): A family of three died in a road accident after their car allegedly hit the sidewall of a bridge near Dabaspet on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, police said.
The deceased have been identified as Gopal (60), his wife Shashikala (55), and their daughter Deepa (30).
Police said the family was travelling from Bengaluru to Tumakuru to attend a family function.
According to police, the accident occurred at around 10.30 am. Gopal, who was driving the car, allegedly lost control of the vehicle and hit the sidewall of the bridge, leading to their deaths.
Deepa's two children, who were also travelling with them, sustained minor injuries and were rushed to a hospital for treatment, a senior police officer said.
The injured children are stated to be out of danger, he added.
