The film 'Satluj,' based on extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances by the Punjab police in the 1990s, was removed from the Zee5 streaming platform days after its release.

Directed by Honey Trehan and starring Diljit Dosanjh, the film was initially titled 'Punjab ’95' and faced severe censorship after its completion in 2022.The Central Board of Film Certification demanded 127 cuts, effectively blocking its release.The version available on Zee5 was uncut, but the platform later removed it, citing 'current developments.' The film's subject revolves around human rights activist Jaswinder Singh Khalra, who was abducted and murdered in 1995.His wife, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, expressed relief that the film was finally released, emphasizing its originality and truth.The incident highlights ongoing tensions between filmmakers, censorship boards, and streaming platforms, which must adhere to self-censorship codes.The removal of 'Satluj' underscores the challenges of addressing sensitive historical issues in Indian cinema.