India protests BBC coverage of Pahalgam attack

The Indian government has formally objected to the BBC’s coverage of the recent Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, criticising the broadcaster for referring to the attackers as “militants” instead of “terrorists”.

In a letter addressed to BBC India head Jackie Martin, officials expressed concern over the language used and stated that the broadcaster’s future coverage would be closely monitored.

The BBC has not issued an official response to the letter, but in earlier statements maintained that it reports “accurately, impartially and responsibly.”