Gurugram, Sept. 22 -- Members of the Ahir community from 200 villages in Kherki Daula gathered at the toll plaza on Sunday morning, alleging a lack of representation of their community in an upcoming Bollywood movie, "120 Bahadur". The demonstration on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway (NH-48) held up traffic, affecting residents of newer Gurugram sectors, the Manesar industrial area, and surrounding regions like Bhiwadi and Dharuhera. The protesters alleged the film fails to credit the 120 Ahir soldiers of the 13th Kumaon Regiment who defended the strategic mountain pass of Rezang La in Ladakh against China's People's Liberation Army in 1962. "We would no longer allow the makers of the film to distort our history," one protester said. Another stated, "For 70 years, our contributions to the country's growth and freedom were systemically sidelined." Police inspector Virender Khatri, station house officer of Kherki Dhaula police station, said a large police presence was deployed to ensure secure passage for commuters. "As soon as we received the information about protesters gathering at around 11.30am, heavy police vehicles, including vans, were dispatched to the toll plaza, and with timely barricading, we were able to bring the situation under control," Khatri said. The protests remained peaceful, with only a few lanes blocked, and the subdivision magistrate arrived to negotiate with protestors. Arun Yadav, founder of Sanyukt Ahir Regiment Morcha and protest leader, said they had not approached the film's makers or the Central Board of Film Certification. "We will directly take up the matter at the Supreme Court by filing a petition soon. "This is an ultimatum to the makers." Yadav demanded the movie's name be changed to reflect their community and that the actors acknowledge their contributions in a press conference with soldiers' families. "If they don't listen to our demands, not a single theatre where the film will release on November 21 will be safe across Haryana," Yadav said, also threatening a tractor march to Delhi on October 26. Even though no official statement was released by the makers of the movie, lead actor Farhan Akhtar wrote in a post on Instagram: "120 Bahadur is our tribute to the valor and the indomitable spirit of Major Shaitan Singh and his brave men, who stood their ground against insurmountable odds. Their story echoes through time, reminding us of the price of freedom and the strength of unity, with a special salute to the Ahir community, whose sons displayed unmatched bravery in defending our nation (sic)." The Ministry of Defence has recognised Major Shaitan Singh's leadership of 120 soldiers against 5,000 PLA troops as a "significant event". The Rezang La War Memorial, revamped in November 2021, features "Ahir Dham" at its centre. Commuters faced long delays. "Something as unimportant as a movie's name or serious government policies; in every protest, it's the common man who pays the price," said Amit, a daily commuter. Auto driver Raj Kumar asked, "Is it really worth it to block a toll plaza for a movie? This country has many serious problems, which are never talked about." The protesters were dispersed by police by approximately 2pm....