I&B Ministry cautions media outlets against live coverage of defence operations in Pahalgam

NEW DELHI: The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MI&B) on Saturday issued an advisory requesting media outlets, especially television news channels, to refrain from showing live coverage of defense operations related to the Pahalgam terror attack.

The ministry urged news agencies, social media users and all media platforms to exercise “utmost responsibility and adhere strictly to existing laws and regulations” while reporting on matter concerning defence and other security related actions “in the interest of the national security.”