Centre's Action Against Terrorism: The central government of India has taken a strong stance against terrorism by blocking 14 mobile applications that were allegedly being used by terrorists in Pakistan as communication platforms to transmit information to Jammu and Kashmir.
The list of prohibited messaging applications comprises Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, and Threema.
These apps were reportedly being used by terrorist organizations to communicate with their supporters and Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as to receive instructions from Pakistan.
The ban on these apps is part of a larger effort to curb terrorist activities in the region and ensure national security.
Sources indicate that the banned mobile applications were utilized by terrorists based in Pakistan to transmit encrypted messages to their overground workers and other operatives within the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The government's action to ban mobile applications that pose a threat to the country's security is not a recent development, as it has previously prohibited a number of Chinese apps in the past.
The Indian government has also banned approximately 250 Chinese apps in recent years, citing concerns that they pose a threat to "prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state, and public order."
Among the prohibited apps are over 200 Chinese apps, including popular ones like TikTok, Shareit, WeChat, Helo, Likee, UC News, Bigo Live, UC Browser, Xender, and Camscanner, as well as well-known mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Garena Free Fire, which have been banned since June 2020.
These bans were implemented as part of the government's efforts to maintain national security and protect the interests of its citizens.
