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India Blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels, Challenges BBC Coverage Post-Pahalgam Attack

The government cites national security concerns and misinformation as reasons for bans and formally objects to BBC's use of terminology for terrorists.

Security personnel inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack as food stall chairs lie empty in Pahalgam.
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Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channels banned in India post Pahalgam attack
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Overview

  • India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels with a combined 63 million subscribers for allegedly spreading provocative content and misinformation targeting India and its security agencies.
  • The banned channels include prominent Pakistani news outlets like Geo News, Dawn, and ARY News, as well as individual creators such as Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Cheema.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs recommended the bans, citing concerns over communal sensitivities and public order following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists.
  • The Indian government sent a formal letter to the BBC, criticizing its use of the term 'militants' for terrorists and announcing plans to monitor its future reporting.
  • The bans and diplomatic actions are part of India's broader response to the Pahalgam attack, which also includes suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and heightened security operations in Jammu and Kashmir.