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IIIT-Hyderabad Denies Role In Umar Khalid Documentary Screening
The Indian Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad has clarified that it neither organised nor hosted any screening of a film about activist Umar Khalid that lacks certification from India's film censor board.
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IIIT-Hyderabad issued a statement distancing itself from a screening of a documentary about activist Umar Khalid after the Central Board of Film Certification flagged concerns over the event.
The institute stated unequivocally that neither its administration nor any of its officially recognised student organisations had arranged or facilitated any such screening of the uncertified film.
The clarification came after reports surfaced regarding the documentary's circulation and potential campus viewing, drawing scrutiny from censorship authorities. The CBFC's intervention highlighted broader questions about film certification requirements and their enforcement in institutional settings across India.
The incident underscores the regulatory framework governing documentary screenings in academic institutions, where many films are circulated for educational and cultural purposes. IIIT-Hyderabad's statement appeared aimed at preventing any association with potential violations of film certification norms.