NDTV to MIB: Pathankot terror attack coverage was particularly balanced

New Delhi: Terming as “shocking” the I&B ministry order on taking off air its hindi news channel for a day over the Pathankot terror attack coverage, NDTV has alleged that it has been “singled out” and said it is examining all options in the matter.

“The order of the MIB has been received. It is shocking that NDTV has been singled out in this manner. Every channel and newspaper had similar coverage. In fact NDTV’s coverage was particularly balanced,” a statement posted by the broadcaster on its website said.

The statement further added that “after the dark days of the emergency when the press was fettered, it is extraordinary that NDTV is being proceeded against in this manner.”

NDTV, it said, is examining all options in this matter.