Overview
- The advisory to all private satellite TV channels warns against airing content that could aid or promote unlawful activity and cites the Programme and Advertising Code and Rules 6(1)(d), 6(1)(e) and 6(1)(h) of the Cable Television Network Rules.
- Officials acted after some channels broadcast an undated video purportedly of accused Umar un Nabi and segments explaining how to make explosive material.
- Broadcasters were told to exercise the highest discretion and sensitivity in reporting on the case and to avoid visuals that might facilitate criminal acts.
- The ministry circulated the notice to self-regulatory bodies, electronic media associations and the Broadcast Seva Portal for wider compliance.
- The NIA says the November 10 car explosion near the Red Fort killed at least 12 people and involved a suicide bomber, as intelligence agencies also track online propaganda and Pakistan-based accounts allegedly using TV clips to spread disinformation.