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Srinagar 8 March : The Facebook page Kashmir Bulletin, a digital platform that had been regularly sharing news updates and public-interest stories from across the Kashmir Valley, has been restricted in India.
According to the spokesperson, the page, which had garnered more than 1.18 lakh followers and recorded a cumulative viewership of nearly 10 million, was restricted on March 5 under Section of the Information Technology Act, 2000, spokesperson added.
The restriction was implemented by Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, in compliance with legal obligations under India’s information technology regulations.
Over time, Kashmir Bulletin had built a considerable online audience by sharing regular updates on local developments, public issues and community-related information from different parts of Kashmir.
Further it added, the team behind Kashmir Bulletin has appeals to the concerned government authorities to review the matter and consider restoring the page so that the platform can continue sharing information and serving its audience in a responsible manner.
