Government blocked websites which spread extremist Islamic propaganda; including famous website Vimeo

On wednesday government blocked websites strictly, they ordered 32 websites including famous video site Vimeo not to display video which engenders discrimination among religions. Sites were hosting extremist Islamic propaganda by jihadi groups.
The Department of Information and Technology and the Anti Terrorism Squad, Mumbai had sent a notice in November to these sites. These sites are blocked by government for posting anti- national pictures, text and video.

Secretary in the Communications Ministry Rajesh Garg said ” We are ordered by the court to block these kind of websites. Because its our duty to maintain communal harmony. Many websites have positively responded and committed that such kind of videos will not be shown again. If we will find these activities again, we will take a immediate strict action towards it.”

Few days before, many cases of love jihad revealed in India which spread discrimination between religions. So to avoid disputes, government warned these websites.

Richa Rajput