United Dimasa Youths stages protest against Semkhor

A CORRESPONDENT

HAFLONG: The United Dimasa Youths staged a demonstration and rally in protest against the film Semkhor by Aimee Baruah which misrepresents the Dimasa community.

Hundreds of people from various parts of Dima Hasao assembled at Cultural Institute Hall ground, Haflong and marched up to Council Rotary and later assembled in front the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Haflong.

The protesters demanded immediate ban on Semkhor film by Aimee Baruah which has caused serious concerns among the Dimasa community for misrepresentation of Dimasa culture. They also demanded justice for the child who died after filming him in this movie. They further demanded an apology from director, producer and actress Aimee Baruah who has allegedly disrespected the Dimasa community in her film. Later, a representation addressed to the President of India was submitted through the Deputy Commissioner.

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