ZEE5 removed the film "Satluj" from its platform in India on July 5, 2025, two days after its release. A spokesperson for RSVP Movies stated that the removal occurred on government orders. ZEE5 announced the film would be unavailable in India "until further notice" due to "current developments." The streaming service also stated it stood by the film and its "creative vision behind it" and hoped to "bring it back soon."

Actor Diljit Dosanjh, who portrays Jaswant Singh Khalra in the film, commented on the removal. "My love and respect to all of you. What I had already expected is exactly what happened. I thought the film might get banned when [government] offices opened on Monday, but I didn't know it would happen as early as Sunday evening," Dosanjh said. He also noted, "If we had promoted it, the film would definitely not have been released at all."

Director Honey Trehan expressed his reaction to the situation. "I am at a loss right now. I don't know how to react to this development," Trehan said. He had previously stated, "This is the complete film, without any cuts or compromises, in its original form as we always intended."

The film "Satluj" is inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Khalra investigated allegations of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings during Punjab's separatist insurgency. He disappeared in 1995 and was later abducted and murdered. Several Punjab police officers were convicted for their role in his abduction and killing.

"Satluj" was produced by RSVP Movies and MacGuffin Pictures. The film, completed in 2022, was not released in cinemas due to a dispute with India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). It was originally titled "Ghallughara" and later retitled "Punjab '95." The CBFC initially sought 21 cuts to the film, which Trehan stated eventually grew to 127. The filmmakers later withdrew the film from the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival while certification issues remained unresolved. They also challenged the CBFC's demands in the Bombay High Court before withdrawing their petition.

Films released directly on streaming platforms in India do not require certification from the CBFC. Streaming platforms in India are governed by the Information Technology Rules, 2021. Dosanjh remarked on his motivation for participating in the production, stating, "Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra ji's martyrdom and his contribution to humanity were the primary reasons I chose to be a part of this film."