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Dear Indian media, please stop spreading hate

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Last night I was able to catch a quick glimpse of the news that is being broadcasted in India currently. Since the alleged cross border raid by Pakistani forces that left two Indian soldiers dead, there has been much speculation.

Barkha Dutt, an Indian journalist fairly well known on this side of the border, read out a very tense, stern, hyped-up monologue that set the tone for her entire show.

Her emphasis, time and again, on the “unprovoked” aggression from the Pakistani side as well as the “gruesome” and “horrific” nature of the attack stood out.

Unprovoked because the Indian Army was attacked on its side of the LoC and had not launched an adventure of its own. Gruesome because according to the anchor, “one soldier was decapitated and the other may as well have been decapitated.”

For those who are still unaware, the Indian Army’s Northern Command has denied that either soldier was decapitated or had their throats slit, according to Reuters.

How the decapitation story found its way into the discourse is brilliantly chronicled here. Also, this report by an Indian website confirms that the alleged attack by the Pakistani forces seems to have been in response to an earlier raid by the Indian army, on January 6, that left one Pakistani soldier dead and another injured.

So the attack was neither “gruesome”, nor “unprovoked.” It was simply retaliation for an earlier Indian raid and it is still only “alleged.” Why?

There is a UN Military Observation mechanism already in place, on both sides of the LoC that can be called upon to investigate incidents of cease fire violations. India had not, until last night, called upon the UN mission to investigate the incident.

The UN mission is though going to investigate the January 6 incursion by Indian forces, which was promptly reported by the Pakistani side. As opposed to the patrol party engaging in a firefight, as happened on January 8, Indian forces physically attacked a Pakistani post and while retreating left behind a gun and a dagger.

Based on the better evidence, Pakistan appears to have a stronger case to complain.

Yet it is the Indian media, with even the more moderate anchorpersons, building an emotional, and hyped up narrative of barbarity and adventurism against Pakistan.

Politicians have played their part sure, but the charge is firmly being led by the media.

The sensationalism means that the Indian Army’s initial raid, which actually escalated tensions along the LoC, has been erased from the discourse.

Moreover a misreporting of the facts, coupled with TV screens flashing “When will India wake up” in red, are driving an increasingly hostile reaction against Pakistan.

The Pakistani media on the other hand did not raise much hue and cry on the Jan 6, 2012 incident.

A part of the reason could be that we are more focused on the so called WoT. However it is also true, and more relevant, that large sections of the Pakistani media are actively working to bring Pakistan and India closer.

That is why the media is careful not to over-hype incidents that can derail the peace process and put the perpetually strained relations between the countries under more pressure. We love our soldiers as much as the other side, and we have our fair share of hawks eager for confrontation, but that didn’t stop the media from taking a cautious, reasoned approach.

The irresponsible and sensationalist stances taken by the Indian media can thus push their counterparts in Pakistan into a very uneasy corner. Already there is valid criticism on the media for not presenting Pakistan’s case as well, and as forcefully, as it should have. Parts of the media have in response taken sterner lines.

This will only grow if the Indian media doesn’t change its attitude, and the resolve on this side to keep the larger interest in mind will weaken. Journalists seen as pro-India will be called out and their credentials called into question. When one or two channels finally take the aggressive “when will we wake up” line, others will most likely follow.

The Pakistani media might have taken the pro-peace, some would say pro-appeasement, line with regards India, but they won’t be able to hold it for long if their Indian counter-parts keep sacrificing reason on the altar of sensationalism.

Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Indian media is reporting the cross-border firing?

Dear Indian media, please stop spreading hate – The Express Tribune Blog

Dont worry, they just need the highest quotes.

Just wait until they find a new mega story.....
 
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Dear Indian media, please stop spreading hate

15573-LoC-1357819685-712-640x480.jpg


Last night I was able to catch a quick glimpse of the news that is being broadcasted in India currently. Since the alleged cross border raid by Pakistani forces that left two Indian soldiers dead, there has been much speculation.

Barkha Dutt, an Indian journalist fairly well known on this side of the border, read out a very tense, stern, hyped-up monologue that set the tone for her entire show.

Her emphasis, time and again, on the “unprovoked” aggression from the Pakistani side as well as the “gruesome” and “horrific” nature of the attack stood out.

Unprovoked because the Indian Army was attacked on its side of the LoC and had not launched an adventure of its own. Gruesome because according to the anchor, “one soldier was decapitated and the other may as well have been decapitated.”

For those who are still unaware, the Indian Army’s Northern Command has denied that either soldier was decapitated or had their throats slit, according to Reuters.

How the decapitation story found its way into the discourse is brilliantly chronicled here. Also, this report by an Indian website confirms that the alleged attack by the Pakistani forces seems to have been in response to an earlier raid by the Indian army, on January 6, that left one Pakistani soldier dead and another injured.

So the attack was neither “gruesome”, nor “unprovoked.” It was simply retaliation for an earlier Indian raid and it is still only “alleged.” Why?

There is a UN Military Observation mechanism already in place, on both sides of the LoC that can be called upon to investigate incidents of cease fire violations. India had not, until last night, called upon the UN mission to investigate the incident.

The UN mission is though going to investigate the January 6 incursion by Indian forces, which was promptly reported by the Pakistani side. As opposed to the patrol party engaging in a firefight, as happened on January 8, Indian forces physically attacked a Pakistani post and while retreating left behind a gun and a dagger.

Based on the better evidence, Pakistan appears to have a stronger case to complain.

Yet it is the Indian media, with even the more moderate anchorpersons, building an emotional, and hyped up narrative of barbarity and adventurism against Pakistan.

Politicians have played their part sure, but the charge is firmly being led by the media.

The sensationalism means that the Indian Army’s initial raid, which actually escalated tensions along the LoC, has been erased from the discourse.

Moreover a misreporting of the facts, coupled with TV screens flashing “When will India wake up” in red, are driving an increasingly hostile reaction against Pakistan.

The Pakistani media on the other hand did not raise much hue and cry on the Jan 6, 2012 incident.

A part of the reason could be that we are more focused on the so called WoT. However it is also true, and more relevant, that large sections of the Pakistani media are actively working to bring Pakistan and India closer.

That is why the media is careful not to over-hype incidents that can derail the peace process and put the perpetually strained relations between the countries under more pressure. We love our soldiers as much as the other side, and we have our fair share of hawks eager for confrontation, but that didn’t stop the media from taking a cautious, reasoned approach.

The irresponsible and sensationalist stances taken by the Indian media can thus push their counterparts in Pakistan into a very uneasy corner. Already there is valid criticism on the media for not presenting Pakistan’s case as well, and as forcefully, as it should have. Parts of the media have in response taken sterner lines.

This will only grow if the Indian media doesn’t change its attitude, and the resolve on this side to keep the larger interest in mind will weaken. Journalists seen as pro-India will be called out and their credentials called into question. When one or two channels finally take the aggressive “when will we wake up” line, others will most likely follow.

The Pakistani media might have taken the pro-peace, some would say pro-appeasement, line with regards India, but they won’t be able to hold it for long if their Indian counter-parts keep sacrificing reason on the altar of sensationalism.

Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Indian media is reporting the cross-border firing?

Dear Indian media, please stop spreading hate – The Express Tribune Blog

The Indian media is so much a warmonger that even an anti-Pakistan ET felt it.
 
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The Indian media is so much a warmonger that even an anti-Pakistan ET felt it.

I haven't yet heard any of Indian proponents express anything other than anguish towards the barbaric incident let alone the wish to go to war.
 
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I haven't yet heard any of Indian proponents express anything other than anguish towards the barbaric incident let alone the wish to go to war.

Killing is barbaric on both sides why indians go for selective one?
 
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Killing is barbaric on both sides why indians go for selective one?

madam,
Soldier dying in cross border shelling or exchange of fire equates to pre-planned incursion and mutilation of Indian soldiers??
 
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Apologies. The Indian media, as the name explicitly suggests, is meant primarily for Indian masses. By that constraint, it will inherently include a bias towards India's side of the story. Pakistanis don't get a say over what or what not it deems necessary to run.

Don't like what you see? Lucky for you, there's this cutting edge tech known as the remote control that can be used switch channels. For what it's worth, Indians are glad that the Pakistani media isn't allowed to strut it's stuff on Indian airwaves!!!
 
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Killing is barbaric on both sides why indians go for selective one?

Fighting like soldiers is one thing and behaving like terrorist & beheading heads of soldiers is another thing.
 
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The Pakistani media might have taken the pro-peace, some would say pro-appeasement, line with regards India, but they won’t be able to hold it for long if their Indian counter-parts keep sacrificing reason on the altar of sensationalism.



VERY VERY TRUE....
 
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from another thread .



For those who are still unaware, the Indian Army’s Northern Command has denied that either soldier was decapitated or had their throats slit, according to Reuters.



Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/centra...please-stop-spreading-hate.html#ixzz2HeBxdclr


This shows the Indians are telling lies as well as your media

Are we believing Reuters now.... I can post quite a few reports from rueters unpalatable for pakistani consumption.

India summoned Pakistan's envoy in New Delhi to lodge a "strong protest", accusing a group of Pakistani soldiers it said had crossed the heavily militarised Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir of "barbaric and inhuman"

Northern Military command might have down played the actual events which were confirmed from NDTV by multiple Army sources on the ground.

Being a journalist I imagine you might have the understanding how the reporting and government response to such coverage works. If not, then please do excuse my post.

Source
India lashes Pakistan after deadly Kashmir encounter | Reuters
 
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Are we believing Reuters now.... I can post quite a few reports from rueters unpalatable for pakistani consumption.

India summoned Pakistan's envoy in New Delhi to lodge a "strong protest", accusing a group of Pakistani soldiers it said had crossed the heavily militarised Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir of "barbaric and inhuman"

Northern Military command might have down played the actual events which were confirmed from NDTV by multiple Army sources on the ground.

Being a journalist I imagine you might have the understanding how the reporting and government response to such coverage works. If not, then please do excuse my post.

Source
India lashes Pakistan after deadly Kashmir encounter | Reuters

The Indian Army Northern Command can not downplay the incident keeping in view the moral as well as their backlash in mind.

The Reuters quoted Indian Army Northern Command who clearly said NO beheading took place.
 
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Its the Pakistani media who indulge in spreading hatred toward India , anyone remember Fake wikileaks published in Pakistan .
 
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The Indian Army Northern Command can not downplay the incident keeping in view the moral as well as their backlash in mind.

The Reuters quoted Indian Army Northern Command who clearly said NO beheading took place.

Madam,

I am sure you understand what is going on. If you do want to downplay it it's your call... Anyways this wot make much difference, We have had such incidences in the past and it's well known that New delhi doesn't have any political spine to take any military/diplomatic actions. Hence pakistan need not worry!
 
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