Citing intelligence reviews, the Ministry of data and expertise (Meity) has blocked as many as 14 cellular purposes.
These apps, an official advised Hindustan Occasions on the situation of anonymity, have been largely being utilized in Jammu and Kashmir. “The move came after agencies informed Meity that terrorists were using these applications to communicate, for spreading terror in the region,” the official mentioned.
Additionally, since June 2020, the Centre has banned a number of apps, together with these from China, on the grounds of nationwide safety.