The Indian government has taken down several prominent Pakistani YouTube channels that have been exposing alleged false flag operations, causing alarm within Indian political circles.
This move has ignited strong criticism, with many viewing it as an attempt to silence independent voices and control the narrative around controversial matters. The blocked channels include well-known Pakistani news outlets and independent journalists who have been outspoken about their investigations into claims of Indian propaganda surrounding the Pahalgam terror attack.
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These channels raised doubts about India’s portrayal of the failed attack, with some accusing India of fabricating a false flag operation to escalate geopolitical tensions. The following channels were affected by the ban:
- Dawn
- Samaa TV
- ARY News
- Bol News
- Raftar
- Geo News
- Suno News
- Irshad Bhatti
- Asma Shirazi
- Umar Cheema
- Muneeb Farooq
- The Pakistan Reference
- Samaa Sports
- Uzair Cricket
- Razi Naama
These banned channels had become important platforms for presenting Pakistani perspectives on sensitive issues related to India and its military actions. Sources suggest that the Indian government acted swiftly due to rising concerns over the content these channels were spreading, especially their coverage of the Pahalgam incident, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists.
The ban is seen by many as part of India’s broader crackdown on content that challenges its official narrative. While Indian authorities argue the channels were spreading false information, critics believe the true motive is to stifle dissent and prevent alternative views from gaining momentum.
