Why was there no fact-checking done: Insider Information on the questions posed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to Netflix in relation to the controversy surrounding the IC 814 Kandahar Hijacking incident.
The utilization of non-Muslim pseudonyms for the hijackers from Pakistan has annoyed internet users and Bharatiya Janata Party, leading to demands to avoid watching the film directed by Anubhav Sinha.
The discussion between the secretary of the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry and Netflix executives regarding the inaccurate portrayal of events in the latest series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, reportedly went on for more than 60 minutes on Tuesday, as per insiders.
The hijackers from Pakistan using non-Muslim codenames and alleged acts of compassion has caused irritation among internet users and the Bharatiya Janata Party, leading to demands for boycotting the film directed by Anubhav Sinha. Noting the public anger, the ministry called for a meeting with Netflix officials on Monday to inquire about why the show shouldn't be removed from airing and why no disciplinary measures should be taken against them.
The director of the series, Anubhav Sinha, is being accused by the government of "making a crime against the country seem like something ordinary, planned and assisted by Pakistan's ISI".
The director of the series, Anubhav Sinha, has been charged by the Centre for "making a crime against the nation appear acceptable, planned, and aided by Pakistan's ISI". (Photo Attribution: Instagram) \n
Netflix's most recent show, "IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack," is receiving criticism for how it depicts the individuals who hijacked the plane.
In the midst of a controversy surrounding Netflix's 'IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack' series, the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) held a meeting with representatives from the OTT platform on Tuesday. It was guaranteed by the government during the meeting that future content will take into consideration "sensitivities".
Netflix has committed to ensuring that upcoming content on their platform will be evaluated to match the feelings of the nation, according to government officials. Issues regarding the suitability of content for different age groups and the safeguarding of national security will be handled, and the platform will offer information on its strategies for dealing with the issues brought up.
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September 04, 2024 at 08:05AM