SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday issued an advisory to all media outlets, digital platforms, and individuals, urging them to refrain from live coverage or real-time reporting of defence operations and troop movements, citing concerns over operational security and the safety of personnel.
All media channels, digital platforms and individuals are advised to refrain from live coverage or real-time reporting of defence operations and movement of security forces. Disclosure of such sensitive or source-based information may jeopardize operational effectiveness and…
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) May 9, 2025
In a post shared on social media platform X, the ministry warned that the disclosure of sensitive or source-based information could compromise operational effectiveness and endanger lives on the ground.
“Past incidents like the #KargilWar, 26/11 attacks, and the #Kandahar hijacking underscore the risks of premature reporting,” the ministry stated.
Citing Clause 6(1)(p) of the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021, the advisory clarified that only periodic briefings by designated officials are authorised during anti-terror operations. Any unauthorised real-time coverage or speculative reporting is deemed not only irresponsible but potentially dangerous.
