Centre Writes To BBC On Its Pahalgam Terror Attack Coverage
New Delhi: The Central government on Monday raised strong objections over the BBC’s coverage of the Pahalgam terror attack. In a letter addressed to BBC India chief Jackie Martin, the government expressed displeasure over the UK-based media outlet’s use of the “militants” instead of “terrorists” in their reporting.
The government further said that the Ministry of External Affairs will be monitoring the BBC’s reporting going ahead.
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Besides, in one of the BBC report titled, “Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists,” the government found the title being misleading which wrongly depicts India as killer. The report, at first, was first identified and flagged by a social media user.
Also, taking note of the content being shared online with regarding the terror incident, the government has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels in the country. Based on the recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs news networks such as Dawn News, Samaa TV, ARY News, and Geo news were banned citing spread of misinformation and provocative messages.
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 for disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content, false and misleading narratives and… pic.twitter.com/AusR1fCkvN
— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2025
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Following the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the government has introduced retaliatory measures which includes the suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, closing of the Attari land-border crossing and asking Pakistani nationals living in India to leave the country. In response, Pakistan has suspended the Simla agreement. The Line of Control (LoC) remain in a tense atmosphere with Indian and Pakistani armies exchanging small arms fire.
