New Delhi, April 26: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all media channels not to broadcast defense operations and movement of security forces live in the interest of national security.
The advisory issued by the ministry on Monday said that in the interest of national security, all media platforms, news agencies and social media users should exercise utmost responsibility and strictly follow existing laws and regulations while reporting on matters related to defense and other security related operations.
Underlining past incidents, the advisory said that no real-time coverage, dissemination of visuals or reporting should be done based on “source-based” information related to defense operations or movement. Premature disclosure of sensitive information may endanger the security of security personnel. Unrestricted coverage during incidents like the Kargil War, Mumbai terrorist attacks (26/11), and the Kandahar hijacking case had adverse consequences on national interests.
The advisory issued by the Ministry of Information states that all TV channels should follow Rule 6(1)(p) of the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021. Rule 6(1)(p) states that no program should be run which contains live coverage of any anti-terrorist operation by security forces. TV channels have been advised not to carry live coverage of anti-terrorist operation and movement by security forces in the interest of national security.
