New Delhi [India], November 19 (HBTV): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to private satellite TV channels, urging them to exercise the highest level of discretion and sensitivity while reporting on the terror incident near the Red Fort in the national capital.
The ministry said it has come to its notice that some news channels have been broadcasting content related to alleged persons involved in the Red Fort blasts, justifying acts of violence, and sharing information or videos on making explosive materials. It noted that such broadcasts may inadvertently encourage or incite violence, disrupt public order, and pose risks to national security.
The advisory stated that all TV channels must exercise strict discretion and comply with the Programme and Advertising Code under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. It further highlighted that such content may violate the Cable Television Network Rules, which prohibit programmes containing obscene, defamatory, or deliberately false material, or content likely to incite violence, affect law and order, or promote anti-national attitudes.
The rules also specify that no programme should contain anything that affects the integrity of the nation. The ministry advised all TV channels to avoid telecasting visuals that could aid, abet, or promote unlawful activities.
Officials said the death toll in the Delhi car blast case has risen to 15 after two more victims succumbed to their injuries. The National Investigation Agency is conducting a thorough probe into the terror incident.
(ANI)