In response to a terrorist attack that killed 26 tourists in Kashmir in April, India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a directive for media companies and online platforms to block all content from Pakistan. This directive aligns with the country's Information Technology Rules, which stipulate that online platforms must carefully screen content that could affect India's sovereignty or security. Critics, including Amnesty International, have condemned these rules for undermining freedom of expression and enabling the government to censor content without judicial review. The advisory risks encompassing a wide range of content, even innocuous material from Pakistan.
India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised blocking all Pakistani content due to national security concerns after a terrorist attack attributed to Pakistan-backed actors.
The advisory follows India's Information Technology Rules, which compel online platforms to restrict content undermining India's sovereignty, security, or relations with foreign nations.
Critics argue that these measures threaten freedom of expression and privacy, allowing the government excessive control to remove content without judicial oversight.
The broad nature of the advisory could even affect innocent content, like sports discussions, showcasing the sweeping censorship risks in the current approach.
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