3 petrol bombs thrown at theatre screening 'Amaran' in Tamil Nadu

The attack comes amid ongoing protests by several groups against the portrayal of Muslims in a negative light in the film Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan.

Three petrol bombs were thrown at a theatre in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, by two unidentified assailants in the early hours of Saturday.

The attack comes amid ongoing protests by several groups against the portrayal of Muslims in a negative light in the film Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan. The film was being screened at Alangar Cinemas, among other venues.

Senior police officials stated that the exact motive behind the attack will only be determined after further investigation. CCTV footage captured two men throwing the petrol bombs at the theatre before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, there was no reported damage from the attack.