The central govt has blocked 14 messenger cell packages that had been utilized by terrorists in Pakistan as communique platforms to transmit data to Jammu and Kashmir.
Some media experiences claimed that the apps blocked by means of the federal government come with Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, Threema amongst others.
It was once discovered that those apps had been being utilized by terrorists in Kashmir to keep in touch with their supporters and on-ground staff (OGW), News18 reported bringing up assets.
The govt’s motion in opposition to cell packages that pose a danger to nationwide safety isn’t a contemporary prevalence.
Previously, the Indian govt banned a lot of Chinese apps, accusing them of being “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of the state and public order.”
In overall, round 250 Chinese apps had been banned over the last few years. Since June 2020, greater than 200 Chinese apps, together with widespread ones reminiscent of TikTok, Shareit, WeChat, Helo, Likee, UC News, Bigo Live, UC Browser, Xender, Camscanner, in addition to widespread cell video games reminiscent of PUBG Mobile and Garena Free Fire has been banned.
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