In the wake of growing tensions between Pakistan and India, Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha has strongly slammed India’s media for indulging in spreading fear and panic at a critical juncture.
In a candid statement, Sonakshi accused the media of irresponsible reporting, stating, “Our news channels have become a joke. The manner in which they sensationalize with voiceovers and hyperbole is mind-numbing.”
She criticized the motive of war coverage sensationalism, asking media houses to report the truth only and not seek to instill fear among people by exaggerating war.
Sonakshi also urged the public to seek information only from reliable news sources. “Stop watching the trash telecast by these ridiculous channels,” she urged her fans.
She also provided an advisory from the Ministry of Defence, cautioning both media outlets and the public against live reporting on battlefield operations since such broadcasts would jeopardize military operations and endanger soldiers’ lives.
Her statement drew mixed reactions online—most people commended her for standing up to power, but some brutally criticized her, going as far as calling her a traitor.