Politics
India Cracks Down On Apps, Website And Social Media Accounts Linked To Banned Khalistani Outfit SFJ
Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered blocking of apps, website, and social media accounts of foreign-based “Punjab Politics TV” having close links with Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), an organisation that has been declared unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, an official release said on Tuesday (22 February).
Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was attempting to use online media to disturb public order during the ongoing State Assembly Elections, the ministry used emergency powers under the IT Rules on 18 February to block the digital media resources of “Punjab Politics TV”, the I&B Ministry said in a release.
The contents of the blocked apps, website, and social media accounts had the potential to incite communal disharmony and separatism and were found to be detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, and public order, the ministry said.
"It was also observed that the launch of new apps and social media accounts was timed to gain traction during the ongoing elections," the statement said.
The ministry added that the Central Government remains "vigilant and committed to secure the overall information environment in India and thwart any actions having the potential to undermine India’s sovereignty and integrity".
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