Guwahati: At least 22 You Tube channels has been blocked by the Central government for spreading misinformation regarding national security, foreign relations and public order.
Multiple YouTube channels were used to post fake news on various issues such as the Indian Armed Forces, Jammu and Kashmir, and other topics,” the ministry stated in a statement. Certain anti-India content posted from various social media accounts run in a coordinated manner from Pakistan was also ordered to be banned.”
“A large volume of fraudulent content was seen by these Indian YouTube-based channels relating to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, and aimed at jeopardising India’s foreign relations with other countries,” the statement continued.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has already shut 35 YouTube channels, two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts, two websites, and a Facebook account for allegedly propagating misinformation.
Meanwhile, the joint secretary (P&A), ministry of information and broadcasting, Vikram Sahay had said, “The common factor amongst all these accounts have been that they operate from Pakistan and spread fake anti-India news and other content.”
“The blocked accounts have contents on Indian Arm Forces, Kashmir, India’s foreign relation with other countries and the death of former CDS Bipin Rawat”, said the Ministry.