Guwahati, April 26 -- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued an advisory urging all media platforms, news agencies, and social media users to avoid live coverage of defence operations and security force movements.

The advisory emphasizes the need for media channels to exercise extreme responsibility and strictly follow existing laws when reporting on matters related to defence and security.

It warns against real-time coverage, dissemination of visuals, or reporting based on "sources-based" information related to such operations. Prematurely disclosing sensitive information could potentially aid hostile elements and compromise the safety of personnel.

The ministry referred to past incidents, such as the Kargil War...