Kashmir crisis sparks press crackdown in India DW 05/10/2025
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The Indian government has taken drastic measures by blocking 8,000 accounts on the platform X and removing Pakistan-linked content across multiple digital services due to escalating military tensions with Pakistan. This includes the accounts of notable journalists and news organizations. The Pakistani army has retaliated with drone strikes after claims by the Indian army regarding militant attacks. The platform X expressed discontent with the Indian government's orders, citing a lack of evidence for blockage, highlighting press freedom concerns amidst rising nationalism and security measures.
The Indian government has ordered the blocking of 8,000 accounts on X, including those of notable Pakistani journalists, citing national security concerns and escalating military tensions.
In response to the Indian military claims, the Pakistani army retaliated with drone and artillery strikes after a reported attack that targeted militant positions across the border.
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