US EditionI&B Ministry advises media to refrain from live coverage of defence operations in the wake of Pahalgam attack
- On April 26, 2025, the government issued a directive advising all media outlets to avoid live broadcasting of defence operations in Pahalgam following a recent terrorist attack.
- The advisory was issued in the aftermath of the deadly attack in Pahalgam resulting in 26 casualties and referenced previous instances where unregulated media coverage had negatively impacted security and national interests.
- The advisory directed all media platforms, broadcasters, and online community members to avoid sharing live footage, unverified reports, and real-time updates regarding military movements to safeguard active operations.
- The advisory highlighted a provision from the 2021 amendments to the Cable Television Networks Rules, which prohibits broadcasting live footage of ongoing anti-terrorist operations on cable channels, underscoring the broadcasters' legal responsibilities.
- The government emphasized that revealing critical information too early could unintentionally benefit adversaries and put personnel at risk, underscoring the media’s ethical and legal obligation to protect national security.
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