Srinagar, Apr 10: Authorities at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri have barred its officials and staff from directly sharing any information with media houses.

The advisory in this regard was issued in December last year and fresh reminder of the same was sent to all the heads of departments and officials to follow the advisory issued by the Registrar BGSBU.

“I request everyone to kindly ensure that this advisory, as issued by the worthy Registrar be followed across,” reads an email sent by the Media Advisor of the University.

The reminder was issued a day after Greater Kashmir newspaper carried a story to highlight the administrative, financial and infrastructural challenges faced by the university.

“It has been observed that the sharing of official information related to the University with media houses, without proper authorization, may lead to misunderstandings, misrepresentation of facts, or disruption of the normal functioning of the University,” the advisory reads. It reads that such unverified or unauthorised communication may also cause inconvenience or create unnecessary speculation among stakeholders. “In order to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and authenticity of all information released to the media, it is hereby ordered that no official or staff member shall share any official information or communicate with any media house directly,” the advisory reads.

The BGSBU officials have been directed that all the media-related queries, requests for information, press statements, or clarifications shall be routed exclusively through the Media Advisor of the University, “who is the sole authorised person to interact with media representatives on behalf of the University.” “All concerned are advised to strictly adhere to these instructions,” it reads.