"When tragedy strikes, does the media inform or inflame?
By Neeraja Gopalakrishnan & Suganthi Marimuthu in Media News on Monday, 28th April 2025 at 6:42pm
The Pahalgam terrorist attack not only shook the nation but also reignited scrutiny over how national crises are reported across television, print and digital media. As headlines and hashtags shaped public sentiment, questions emerged about whether the media prioritised facts or fuelled fear.
Influencing India spoke to senior journalists and media professionals to unpack the media narratives surrounding the tragedy.
Nilesh Khare, editor-in-chief of Sakal Media Group, observed that overall, the coverage reflected humanity and balance.
“Many news channels presented human-centric coverage of the attack, whereas some regional channels leaned towards sensationalism,” he said. “The opposition also took a balanced stand and the media houses are positive about the government’s reactio...
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