Khaps in UP demand ban on 'Khap--A Story of Honour Killing'

Heads of various khap councils have today threatened to start an agitation if the Bollywood movie Khap--A Story of Honour Killing is not banned.

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) and Baliyan khap leader Naresh Tikait alleged that the movie was a "conspiracy to dishonour" the khaps and it should be banned.

Such a film would be harmful to brother and sister relations, he claimed, adding that its display would not be allowed.

Har Kishan Malic, the head of Gadwala khap, and the leader of Battisa khap Choudhry Suraj Mal have also opposed the film and threatened to launch an agitation.

The movie, which deals with 'honour' killings, has generated controversy with members of the BKU yesterday forcing a cinema hall here to stop its screening.