Padmavati protesters warned of legal action

Mumbai: Deven Bharti, joint commissioner of police (law and order), on Friday warned people protesting the soon-to-be-released film Padmavati, not to be "adventurous" and commit any crime after a threat was issued by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena to the film's lead actress, Deepika Padukone.

Mumbai police has already provided security at the actress' residence and office on her request. A senior police official also said that security will be provided to any person who is linked with the film, collectively or individually. Mr Bharti said, "Any individual or group, which attempts to be adventurous, will be dealt with sternly and will face strict legal action."

Mr Bharti added, "Police does not interfere with protests carried out in a democratic manner. We are committed to provide security to everyone individually or collectively and have taken adequate measures. We assure that we will not allow miscreants to create any problem."