Weeks earlier the government banned a documentary focused on Modi when religious violence erupted in 2002. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The official asked not to be named citing the private nature of the matter.
“We are supporting our staff during this time and continue to hope to have this situation resolved as soon as possible,” the spokesman for the broadcaster added. The Editors Guild of India and the Press Club of India both voiced concerns about the government action.
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