"Breaking: India Bans Live Reporting of Defence Operations in New Advisory"

**Government Issues Strict Advisory on Media Coverage of Military Operations**  

    

**New Delhi, [Date]:** The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a **mandatory advisory** directing all media platforms—including news agencies, digital outlets, and social media users—to **avoid live coverage** of military operations or security force movements, citing **national security concerns**.  

### **Key Directives:**  

🚫 **No live reporting** from sensitive locations  

🚫 **Ban on real-time visuals** of ongoing operations  

🚫 **Restriction on "source-based" speculation** about security actions  

### **Why This Matters?**  

🔹 **Security Risks**: Premature disclosure of operational details could **endanger armed forces** and compromise mission success.  

🔹 **Legal Consequences**: Violations may lead to **strict action** under the **Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021**.  

🔹 **Past Lessons**: Unregulated coverage during events like **Kargil, 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and Kandahar hijacking** had severe repercussions.  

### **Government’s Statement:**  

> *"In the interest of national security, all platforms must exercise utmost responsibility. Beyond legal obligations, it is a moral duty to ensure reporting does not jeopardize operations or lives of security personnel."*  

### **What’s Prohibited?**  

✔ **Live telecasts** of anti-terror operations  

✔ **Unauthorized footage** from conflict zones  

✔ **Unverified claims** about strategic movements  

### **What’s Allowed?**  

✔ **Periodic briefings** by designated government officials  

✔ **Verified updates** post-operation conclusion  

### **Legal Backing:**  

The advisory reinforces **Rule 6(1)(p)** of the **Cable TV Rules, 2021**, which explicitly bars live coverage of anti-terror operations until officially concluded.  

### **Who’s Affected?**  

📰 **News channels** & digital media  

📱 **Social media users** sharing sensitive content  

📡 **OTT platforms & podcasts** discussing defense operations  

### **Penalties for Violations:**  

⚠ **Legal action** under IT Act & broadcasting laws  

⚠ **License suspension** for repeat offenders  

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**Why This Advisory?**  

Recent incidents of **unauthorized operational leaks** prompted the government to **reiterate guidelines**, ensuring media cooperates in safeguarding national security.  

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