After banning social media in Kashmir, the J&K government has sought action against at least 34 TV channels, including those beamed from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and even Iraq.

In a letter to all Deputy Commissioners, the State Home department has directed the DCs to act against transmission of these channels, reasoning that “they have the potential to encourage violence and can disturb law and order situation in Kashmir, and are not permitted for transmission.”

The letter written by Principal Secretary Home, R K Goyal, directs DCs to clarify what action they have taken on media reports about transmission of non-permitted channels in Kashmir. The DCs have also been directed to submit a compliance report on the matter by Monday, the letter adds.