Centre writes to BBC over Pahalgam terror attack reporting, see details

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New Delhi: A formal complaint was lodged by the Government of India with the BBC after concerns were raised about the portrayal of the Pahalgam incident, particularly regarding the terminology used for terrorists in their reportage.

A formal letter was issued to the BBC India Head, and monitoring of BBC’s reporting will continue. The Indian government reiterated its commitment to combating misinformation that threatens national security and communal harmony.

The move comes two-days after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack case from Jammu and Kashmir Police and began its investigation into the deadly attack that killed 26 people.

It is worth mentioning that earlier today, on the retaliatory action by the Government of India in wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, as many as 16 Pakistani YouTube channels have been banned in the country.

According to reports, on the recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India has banned the 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, Geo News.

The ban has been imposed for disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content, false and misleading narratives and misinformation against India, its Army and security agencies in the backdrop of the tragic Pahalgam terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir: said government sources.

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