Indian State Bans "Da Vinci Code" Fearing "Likelihood Of Violence" By Christians...


India's northern state of Punjab banned the release of the controversial movie "The Da Vinci Code," fearing violence by Christians opposed to the film, officials said on Friday.

"State intelligence has reported the likelihood of violence in some parts of the state following the release of the movie," Punjab Home Secretary B.C. Gupta said.


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