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Centre Advises TV Channels Against Sensationalising Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to television channels to refrain from sensationalising the ongoing rescue operation at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi.

They have also been advised against undertaking any live posts/videos from close proximity of the tunnel site, where the rescue operations are underway, and ensure that the human life saving activity by the various agencies is in no way disrupted or disturbed by the very presence of cameramen, reporters or equipment near or around the operations site.

“The government is keeping constant communication and making all efforts to keep up the morale of the workers trapped in the 2 km-built tunnel portion. Various government agencies are working tirelessly for the safe evacuation of 41 workers. The operation underway around the tunnel is of an extremely sensitive nature involving saving so many lives. Telecast of video footages and other pictures relating to the operations by the TV channels specially by placing cameras and other equipment at close proximity to the rescue operations site have the potential to adversely affect the ongoing operations,” it further said.

The Ministry has advised the TV channels to be cautious and sensitive while reporting on the matter especially in putting out headlines, videos and images and take due care of the sensitive nature of operation, psychological state of the family members and as well as the viewers in general.

Also Read: [Watch] Rescuers Release First Visuals Of Workers Trapped In Collapsed Tunnel For 10 Days

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