Kashmir bans TV channels

IN Media Watch Briefs | 29/07/2010

The Kashmir government has banned on July 29 the transmission of two local TV channels, SEN Channel and SEN Awaz for telecasting what it called as "provocative programmes"including speeches of secessionist elements and protests. The channels are accused of "showing stone pelting attacks on CRPF bunkers, statement of separatists and hartal calls in such a way which incite people to create law and order problems."

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