The Indian government has banned 14 messaging mobile applications that were being leveraged by terrorists in Pakistan to receive and spread messages. The latest ban was reportedly enforced based on the recommendations of defense forces, security, intelligence, and investigation agencies. The ban was imposed after agencies found that these apps were being used by terrorists to communicate with their supporters and on-ground workers. These apps lacked representatives in India, and their features provided anonymity to users, making it challenging to resolve entities associated with them. As a result, these mobile apps were found to have aided terrorists and their affiliates in carrying out activities.
Apps Ban under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000
The apps have been blocked under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Most of these apps were designed to provide anonymity to the users, and their features made it tough to trace entities associated with them. Reports further added that these apps were found to be spreading terror propaganda and inciting youths in Jammu and Kashmir. These apps have been blocked under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which provides the government with the power to block websites and apps if there are any concerns over the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Apps Were Being Used to Amplify the Agenda of Pakistan-Based Terror Outfits
These apps were found to be spreading terror propaganda and inciting youths in Jammu and Kashmir. A senior government official involved in probing terror-related cases has reported that security forces and investigation agencies have found these apps downloaded on mobile phones recovered from terrorists killed in operations. During investigations, it was revealed that these apps were used to amplify the agenda of Pakistan-based terror outfits.
The government has been trying to dent the communication network of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. These apps that have been blocked have servers in different countries, which make them tough to trace. Also, there is no way to intercept these apps due to heavy encryption. The ban has been welcomed by the security agencies, and experts believe it will help curb terrorism-related activities in India.
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