Amritpal Singh case: BBC Punjabi Twitter account withheld
NEW DELHI:Amid ongoing police crackdown in opposition to pro-Khalistani parts in Punjab, the official Twitter account of the BBC Punjabi was blocked by the authorities.
The message of Twitter profile of BBC Information Punjabi’ learn: @bbcnewspunjabi’s account has been withheld in India in response to a authorized demand
Although the BBC has not issued any statements but on the most recent growth, social media customers took to Twitter to specific their opinions.
“Now BBC Information Punjabi twitter deal with blocked in India. The federal government is afraid of the media that criticizes the federal government and exposes the federal government. It appears as if an undeclared emergency is being imposed in India, particularly in Punjab,” tweeted Lakhvir Singh.
“BBC Information Punjabi Twitter account blocked in India for spreading misinformation on legislation and order state of affairs in Punjab and anti-India propaganda,” wrote one other Twitter person.
In a modern growth, a purported selfie of fugitive Khalistani ideologue Amritpal Singh having fun with an vitality drink, together with aide Papalpreet Singh, has gone viral on social media.
The photograph depicts Amritpal Singh, for whom a manhunt has been launched, sporting a jacket.
Nonetheless, police haven’t confirmed the timing of the photograph and even its authenticity.