Salman Rushdie Video Address To Indian Book Fest Cancelled After Threatened Violence
"Nearly 30 Muslim activists had tried to enter the venue and police had told him large crowds were gathering at city parks to march. The video-link had been organised after Sir Salman withdrew from attending the festival, saying that sources had told him of an assassination threat." BBC 01/24/12

Posted January 24, 2012 08:39 AM