A growing network of informal film screenings, referred to by officials as "guerrilla cinemas," is emerging as a new intelligence challenge in Punjab. Organised through encrypted messaging platforms, offline file sharing and community gatherings, these screenings are making it increasingly difficult for security agencies to monitor the circulation of sensitive content.
The Centre has issued a formal notice to messaging platform Telegram, directing it to take immediate action against the widespread sharing of pirated films, OTT content, and other copyrighted audio-visual material on its platform. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the company within 15 days, emphasizing the need for stronger platform-level accountability.
