Dharmapuri: A major controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after a private channel telecast an adult film via the state-run Arasu Cable TV Corporation Limited. The broadcast, which reportedly lasted for nearly an hour on Thursday evening, has drawn sharp criticism from consumers and officials alike.
Based on reports, the private channel, which is located in Salem, broadcasted raunchy material prior to when the broadcast was suddenly cut short. Officials took quick action following reports from viewers, which raised the alarm.
Swift Response from Authorities
Special Tahsildar of Arasu Cable, Dharmapuri, Rajarajan, confirmed that after receiving a tip-off, officials immediately contacted cable operators and instructed them to cease the broadcast. “We took immediate steps to ensure that the telecast was stopped forthwith,” he stated.
Public Backlash and Concerns
The episode has stirred up outrage among citizens and netizens as well, with many raising questions about the monitoring system of the state-owned cable network. Consumer rights organizations demanded to know what happened to the lapse, claiming that proper monitoring would have prevented such content from being on air.
Political figures and civil society activists too have chimed in, advocating for more strict controls on the cable operators as well as an investigation into the manner in which the program made it onto television.
Arasu Cable’s Stand
The Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation Limited, which provides cable services across the state, has not yet released an official statement addressing the incident. However, sources indicate that an internal review is underway to identify lapses and prevent a recurrence.
Call for Action
The incident has rekindled discussions about cable television networks’ censorship and content regulation policies. Although private operators have some autonomy, experts contend that state-backed platforms ought to implement more stringent screening procedures.
Consumer watchdogs are calling on authorities to put in place stricter monitoring systems in order to stop similar incidents in the future as the controversy continues to develop.
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