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Social Media Crackdown: Pakistani Celebs' Accounts Blocked in India Amidst Controversy

  • Following brief access on July 1, the Indian government re-blocked Pakistani social media accounts after an emergency review on Wednesday.
  • Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, the Indian government imposed a ban in May 2025 citing misinformation and security concerns.
  • Sources say Indian users briefly accessed Pakistani celebrities’ Instagram profiles and YouTube channels like Hum TV due to a technical glitch before re-blocking occurred.
  • Following an emergency review, India reimposed the ban on Pakistani accounts, causing public confusion over the technical glitch cited as the reason for the brief unblocking.
  • Beyond this incident, approximately 14,000 Pakistani accounts remain banned in India, with periodic reviews reflecting ongoing India–Pakistan tensions.
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News18 India broke the news in India on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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