The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a fresh advisory to all private television channels, urging them to exercise strict caution while covering the recent blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that claimed multiple lives.
According to the ministry, some channels aired content related to the alleged individuals involved in the incident, including material that appeared to justify acts of violence and visuals explaining the process of making explosive devices.
“It has come to the notice of this Ministry that some news channels have been broadcasting content related to alleged persons involved in the Red Fort blasts, justifying their acts of violence, as well as informational videos on how to make explosive material,” the advisory stated.
The government cautioned that such broadcasts could inadvertently encourage unlawful behaviour, disturb public order, or pose risks to national security.
The advisory also reminded broadcasters of key provisions under the Cable Television Network Rules, which prohibit programmes that contain obscene, defamatory, or deliberately false content; encourage or incite violence; undermine law and order; or promote anti-national attitudes.
“All TV channels are advised to exercise the highest level of discretion and sensitivity while reporting on such matters,” the ministry added, emphasising that channels must refrain from telecasting any visuals or content that could aid, abet, or promote unlawful activities.
