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    ROLE OF MEDIA

    Indian media coverage of the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks has sparked a
    discussion about how much media regulation is necessary for both public safety and
    the general welfare. Since the media is a two-edged tool, it must be handled carefully
    and sensibly. The media was enthralled with the idea of delivering images and
    information in "real-time" as they competed for TRP during the 26/11 attacks.
    Another negative aspect of media that frequently does more harm than good is
    exaggeration. The terrorists and their handlers in Pakistan were receiving more
    assistance than anyone else from the media, because of nonstop coverage of the events
    at the Taj, Oberoi, Chabad House, and other locations.
    While some media channels were covering these events in good faith and in order to
    keep the nation informed, some media houses, may be deliberately covering these to
    help the terrorists
    Press freedom has been questioned frequently and in a variety of ways. Without a
    doubt, national security, social, political, and economic issues are just as crucial as the
    freedom of the fourth estate. Both sides are affected by the issue. By revealing
    corruption at various levels of the system and so raising the state's accountability, the
    press has performed enormous benefits to the country through its investigative
    journalism. However, there has been a lot of instances in which the media has
    straddled the fine line between presenting the facts and offering opinions on issues of
    strategic and national importance, creating crisis situations. The most important reason
    is that, the media, too, has become a victim of the 'tyranny of the market.' In their
    struggle for survival in the market and enhancing television rating points (TRP),
    which is essential for attracting advertisements and maximizing revenue and profits,
    the television channels have lost out on the ethics of journalism.
    Terrorist incidents are profitable for both the media and the terrorists. Terrorists
    benefit from free publicity for their cause and for themselves. Meanwhile, as
    newspaper sales rise in response to reports of terror attacks, the media profits.
    International, national, and local media outlets have made some attempts to develop
    reasonable protocols for reporting on terrorist incidents. While the media must be able
    to continue serving as a counterbalance, it is equally vital that they be able to play a
    positive role in times of local or national crisis. One of the best instances
    demonstrating the critical need for responsible media was the Mumbai incident.

    The primary goal of the terrorist attack in Mumbai was to instill fear in the public and
    damage India's reputation abroad, which would have an adverse effect on the nation's
    rapidly expanding economy and tourism. In the name of providing comprehensive
    coverage, the media openly publicized the demands of terrorists and instilled fear in
    the public, thereby satisfying their needs and motivating them to carry out more acts
    of terrorism. The majority of the stories published in newspapers are negative ones
    that sensationalize the problem, instill fear and insecurity in readers.
    In summary, the "real-time" reporting by all TV networks was immature and
    essentially pointless. Furthermore, he would have become a "Martyr" for all of them if
    a member of the media had died. Both Indian viewers and Pakistani "handlers" were
    receiving real-time reporting, and these reports were regularly being used to provide
    direction and advice.

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