Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Press Corps (JKPC), representing an association of prominent media organizations in the region, has taken exception to a media report done by BBC news titled ‘Any story could be your last’ – India’s crackdown on Kashmir press,’
In a statement issued here, the JKPC asserted that the article is factually incorrect, serving as a tool to defame the thriving mainstream media in Kashmir.
“In a breach of journalistic norms, the BBC article fails to verify facts with the numerous mainstream journalists employed by over 150 newspapers in Kashmir, as well as with media editors, who could have debunked the inaccuracies presented in the report. The article contains unfounded opinions that are tarnishing the reputation of the mainstream media in Kashmir,” the statement said.
The statement said that the BBC report heavily depends on anonymous sources, raising questions about the credibility of the claims made. And demanded that the BBC withdraw its story and issue an unconditional apology to the media fraternity of Kashmir.
