The central authorities has reportedly blocked 14 messenger cellular functions that have been utilized by terrorists in Pakistan as communication platforms to transmit data to Jammu and Kashmir, reported information company ANI.

Some media experiences claimed that the apps blocked by the federal government embrace Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, Threema amongst others.

It was discovered that these apps have been being utilized by terrorists in Kashmir to speak with their supporters and on-ground staff (OGW), News18 reported citing sources.

The authorities’s motion towards cellular functions that pose a risk to nationwide safety isn’t a current incidence.

Previously, the Indian authorities banned quite a few Chinese apps, accusing them of being “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order.”

In whole, round 250 Chinese apps have been banned over the previous 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 cellular video games reminiscent of PUBG Mobile and Garena Free Fire, have been banned.

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