The blocked platforms feature YouTube channels of major news organizations like Geo News, Dawn, Raftar, Bol News, ARY News, and Samaa TV.
India has banned 16 YouTube channels of Pakistan that were spreading communally sensitive information after the Pahalgam attack, according to government sources. The home ministry recommended the decision just days after terrorists killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
India Blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels for Spreading Anti-India Misinformation After Pahalgam Attack
The banned platforms include YouTube channels of prominent news outlets such as Geo News, Dawn, Raftar, Bol News, ARY News, Samaa TV, Suno News. The government has blocked the YouTube channels of well-known journalists, including Muneeb Farooq, Umar Cheema, Asma Shirazi, and Irshad Bhatti. Other banned handles include Uzair Cricket, The Pakistan Reference, Razi Naama, and Samaa Sports.
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The government has taken strong action against 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, accusing them of spreading content that is provocative and sensitive in nature. According to government sources, these platforms have been spreading false and misleading narratives that target India, its Army, and its security agencies. The content has been deemed not only misleading but also highly divisive, aiming to stir communal tensions and create unrest. Such misinformation, especially when propagated through widely followed news outlets and prominent journalists, poses a significant threat to peace and stability, as it can incite violence and alter public perception on both sides of the border.
This decision to block these channels comes at a time of heightened tension between India and Pakistan, following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. On this occasion, terrorists brutally killed 26 people, which further strained the already fragile relations between the two nations. The government has taken this move as a countermeasure to prevent the use of digital platforms for spreading propaganda and destabilizing peace efforts in the region. By blocking these channels, India aims to prevent the further spread of harmful content and safeguard its national security interests.
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