BCCC to issue advisory over rising horror,occult content on TV

With high number of complaints regarding horror and occult content on television, the Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) is planning to issue an advisory to broadcasters in this regard.
BCCC received 4,545 specific complaints between July 3, 2014 and August 22, 2015 and of these nearly 11 percent pertained to horror and occult content shown on entertainment television channels, the body's officials said at a press conference held here.
BCCC also noted that although these programmes are shown at late hours, their promos are shown repeatedly during the day. Complaints received by it claim that the content may not be suitable for children.

Feeling the need to sensitise broadcasters, BCCC is planning to release an advisory to broadcasters in the regard, officials said.
To sensitise the channels on various issues, BCCC has so far issued 12 advisories.
These include advisories on portrayal of persons with disabilities in television programmes, advisory against showing acid attacks on television, advisory on depiction and use of National Flag, National Emblem, National Anthem and map of India in television programmes.
Other advisories are related to the telecast of content sensitive to minorities, advisory on telecast of content on cartoons, children's channels, advisory on comedy shows, a statement released here said.