The Office of Communications (Ofcom) in the United Kingdom found the Khalsa Television Limited in breach of its broadcasting rules and the latter has now surrendered their license to broadcast in the UK. The media watchdog decided to suspend KTV (the channel owned by the network) after a thorough investigation regarding its Khalistani propaganda and it has now resulted in them losing their license. The suspension was handed after a ‘Prime Time’ programme on December 30 last year where they were found guilty of trying to “encourage or incite the commission of a crime or lead to disorder”. Ofcom concluded that the program included subjects which could “incite violence”.

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“On 13 May 2022, Ofcom issued a draft notice to revoke the broadcasting licence of Khalsa Television Limited, which Ofcom had suspended after its channel KTV broadcast material that was likely to incite violence,” Ofcom said in a statement regarding the entire incident.

“This was the third time within four years that this licensee had been found in breach of our rules on incitement to crime due to programmes inciting violence. The KTV television channel served the Sikh community in the United Kingdom,” the statement further added according to a PTI report.

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The KTV channel has been off air since March 31 since the suspension was announced and according to Ofcom, a future license seems tough for the network due to the controversial content.

According to PTI, the Ofcom investigation ruled that the statements made in the channel “promoted violence, including murder, as an acceptable and necessary form of action to further the Khalistani cause”.

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The Office of Communications (Ofcom) in the United Kingdom found the Khalsa Television Limited in breach of its broadcasting rules and the latter has now surrendered their license to broadcast in the UK.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) in the United Kingdom found the Khalsa Television Limited in breach of its broadcasting rules and the latter has now surrendered their license to broadcast in the UK. The media watchdog decided to suspend KTV (the channel owned by the network) after a thorough investigation regarding its Khalistani propaganda and it has now resulted in them losing their license. The suspension was handed after a ‘Prime Time’ programme on December 30 last year where they were found guilty of trying to “encourage or incite the commission of a crime or lead to disorder”. Ofcom concluded that the program included subjects which could “incite violence”. Also read | 'Digging grave after grave': 1000 killed as earthquake jolts Afghanistan “On 13 May 2022, Ofcom issued a draft notice to revoke the broadcasting licence of Khalsa Television Limited, which Ofcom had suspended after its channel KTV broadcast material that was likely to incite violence,” Ofcom said in a statement regarding the entire incident. “This was the third time within four years that this licensee had been found in breach of our rules on incitement to crime due to programmes inciting violence. The KTV television channel served the Sikh community in the United Kingdom,” the statement further added according to a PTI report. Also read | With 4 to 5 rape cases daily, Pakistan's Punjab declares 'rape emergency' The KTV channel has been off air since March 31 since the suspension was announced and according to Ofcom, a future license seems tough for the network due to the controversial content. According to PTI, the Ofcom investigation ruled that the statements made in the channel “promoted violence, including murder, as an acceptable and necessary form of action to further the Khalistani cause”. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Khalsa TV surrenders broadcast license in UK over 'Khalistani propaganda'

UK's media regulator fines Khalsa TV for the content which indirectly called for Sikhs to commit violence. The channel also aired anti-India content and has been fined £50,000. Mandy Clark takes you through the details in conversation with Alyson le Grange.

UK's Khalsa TV fined for provocative content

The UK media watchdog imposed a fine of 50,000 pounds on Khalsa Television Ltd for airing a music video and a discussion program which was an indirect call for British Sikhs to commit acts of violence. The telecast also had a terror reference.

The Office of Communications or Ofcom issued the order on Friday (February 12). The order was passed based on Ofcom's observations that dated back to February and November 2019.

Ofcom has asked Khalsa TV to not telecast the content found to be breaching its rules and guidelines. It has also asked the channel to broadcast a statement of Ofcom's findings on a date and in a form to be determined by the watchdog.

The order states that out of 50,000 pounds, 20,000 are for airing the music video while 30,000 are for airing the discussion programme.

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On July 4, 7, and 9 in 2018, KTV broadcast a music video for a song called 'Bagga and Shera'. Following its investigation, Ofcom found that the music video was an indirect call to action for Sikhs living in the UK to commit violence, up to and including murder. The discussion programme in question was aired live on March 30, 2019, as 'Panthak Masle'.

“Ofcom has imposed financial penalties of 20,000 pounds and 30,000 pounds on Khalsa Television Limited in relation to its service KTV for failing to comply with our broadcasting rules. The 20,000 pounds penalty relates to a music video. The 30,000 pounds penalty relates to a discussion programme,” the Ofcom decision states.

“Ofcom also found that it included a reference to the proscribed terrorist organisation the Babbar Khalsa, and which in our view could be taken as legitimising it and normalising its aims and actions in the eyes of viewers,” it notes.

The media watchdog conducted the investigation after it received complaints about Khalsa TV's broadcasts.

(With PTI inputs)

The UK media watchdog imposed a fine of 50,000 pounds on Khalsa Television Ltd for airing a music video and a discussion program which was an indirect call for British Sikhs to commit acts of violence.

The UK media watchdog imposed a fine of 50,000 pounds on Khalsa Television Ltd for airing a music video and a discussion program which was an indirect call for British Sikhs to commit acts of violence. The telecast also had a terror reference. The Office of Communications or Ofcom issued the order on Friday (February 12). The order was passed based on Ofcom's observations that dated back to February and November 2019. Ofcom has asked Khalsa TV to not telecast the content found to be breaching its rules and guidelines. It has also asked the channel to broadcast a statement of Ofcom's findings on a date and in a form to be determined by the watchdog. The order states that out of 50,000 pounds, 20,000 are for airing the music video while 30,000 are for airing the discussion programme. Also Read | British economy suffers worst annual slump since the Great Frost of 1709 On July 4, 7, and 9 in 2018, KTV broadcast a music video for a song called 'Bagga and Shera'. Following its investigation, Ofcom found that the music video was an indirect call to action for Sikhs living in the UK to commit violence, up to and including murder. The discussion programme in question was aired live on March 30, 2019, as 'Panthak Masle'. “Ofcom has imposed financial penalties of 20,000 pounds and 30,000 pounds on Khalsa Television Limited in relation to its service KTV for failing to comply with our broadcasting rules. The 20,000 pounds penalty relates to a music video. The 30,000 pounds penalty relates to a discussion programme,” the Ofcom decision states. “Ofcom also found that it included a reference to the proscribed terrorist organisation the Babbar Khalsa, and which in our view could be taken as legitimising it and normalising its aims and actions in the eyes of viewers,” it notes. The media watchdog conducted the investigation after it received complaints about Khalsa TV's broadcasts. (With PTI inputs)

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UK media watchdog imposes 50 thousand pound fine on Khalsa TV