NEW DELHI: The Indian government Monday sent show-cause notices to 13 news channels for broadcasting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor media briefing on February 22 in the wake of Pulwama attack – in which 44 Indian soldiers lost their lives. In the aftermath of the attack, the Indian information ministry barred the television channels from airing “any content that might incite violence, affect law and order, promote anti-national attitude and affect the integrity of the nation”. The notice further added that by airing the briefing, Tiranga TV has violated the advisory issued by the government on February 14 – following the Pulwama attack. The aforementioned channels have been asked to submit a formal response to justify their action within seven days. ISPR DG Major General Asif Ghafoor, in his February 22 presser, warned India to “behave” and said that “Pakistan will retaliate if India tries any adventure”.

Source: Pakistan Today February 26, 2019 05:58 UTC