ISLAMABAD: Indian government imposed ban on Pakistani-based Vidly TV`s OTT platform, apps and social media accounts in country, which had been streaming historical events, plight of minorities under growing Hindutva menace and gaining popularity among Indian population.

Indian government blocked Pakistan-based OTT platform named ‘Vidly TV’ for broadcasting web series on pretext of its contents being against India’s national security and integrity. Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also banned website, two mobile apps and four social media accounts of Vidly TV by issuing order using its emergency powers under IT Rules 2021, leading Indian media outlets reported. OTT channel`s web series showed events like Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya, Operation Blue Star, Malegaon blast and Samjhauta Express blast among others.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 15 2022

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