Pahalgam terror attack: Hania Aamir & Mahira Khan`s Instagram blocked in India

Following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, while cries to ban Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback, Abir Gulaa, have been growing, the Indian government is tightening the noose around Pakistani nationals. As India makes all efforts to fight back against the neighbouring country, the target this time is the digital landscape, with the Instagram accounts of many Pakistani artists now blocked and inaccessible in India.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hania Aamir & Mahira Khan’s Instagram blocked

Yes, you read that right. While the Instagram accounts of actor Fawad Khan, Mawra Hocane, singer Atif Aslam, Pasoori hitmakers Ali Sethi, and Shae Gill are still accessible, the social media accounts of one of the most loved Pakistani actors, Hania Aamir, and Mahira Khan have been blocked in India.

The text on the Instagram pages of these artists reads, “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”

With only a few accounts being blocked, it raises doubts about whether the authorities are still catching up on certain accounts or if the blockade is based on the GPS location.

Aftermath of the Pahalgam Terror Attack

After the terror attack in Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam last week, tensions have escalated between India and its neighbour Pakistan, which is known for its reputation of nurturing terrorism on its land since time immemorial. At least 26 tourists from different parts of India and foreign nationals were killed in the dastardly attack.

The terrorists, allegedly sponsored by Pakistan, used second-generation phones and SMS for communication to evade modern-day surveillance. The attack also has shadows of China, which has called for an “unbiased” probe into the matter, subtly hinting that they stand with Pakistan’s denial of the attack.

One of the terrorists is reportedly a former Pakistani commando and is on the run as the National Investigation Agency of India continues to probe the attacks.

After an all-party meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a free hand to the defence forces to take the call on the mode, time, and route of action against Pakistan, which has long troubled not just India but several countries across the globe.

This article first appeared on Mid Day