Programming Code. Hence, the show-cause notice to the channel,” said the official.
The terrorists reportedly used mobile phones of hostages to make two calls to India TV and claimed that they were carrying out attacks for the so far unknown outfit Deccan Mujahideen. The
channel had also claimed that the phone call would help investigative agencies determine the origin of the terrorists through their accent.
It is not clear whether the notice issued was
on sou motu cognizance of the ministry or upon a written complaint. While the I&B Ministry usually issues a show-cause notice on receiving a written complaint, it is learnt that there was no wriiten complaint on this particular case.