New Delhi, May 9 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday asserted that the Centre must restrict propaganda being spread in the media amid escalation between India and Pakistan as both sides resort to continuous retaliation, posing a threat to civilian lives.

He also criticised those celebrating war rather than extending support to the armed forces and those being "martyred" in the ongoing tensions.

"The government should control the propaganda happening (in the media during such times). Otherwise, it will pull down the morale of our Army. The entire world is laughing at us. Even the retired army men are saying, 'What is happening?' However, some of them are going on TV and giving expert commentary like it is cricket. The standing of...