A frenzied mob on Wednesday attempted to vandalise one of the cineplex scheduled to exhibit Padmaavat in the city of temples.
According to eyewitness reports more than 50 slogan shouting youth, faces covered, barged inside the KC central complex around 4.00 pm and smashed ticket counter and other mirrors in the complex.
Agitated youth, who enjoyed free run in the high security zone, also attempted to set ablaze booking office by throwing petrol bombs inside the small room.
Before escaping from the scene of action they tore apart picture banners and warned cineplex management against screening the controversial movie. After the violent incident was reported local police rushed to the spot and deployed large number of policemen to protect the premises.
Cineplex manager rushed to the office of Deputy Commissioner, Jammu seeking adequate security cover ahead of screening of Padmaavat. Meanwhile, the local police was trying to identify the attackers before slapping cases against them.