Govt Blocks 14 Mobile Messenger Apps in J&K Used by Terror Groups to Contact Supporters, OGWs
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt Blocks 14 Mobile Messenger Apps in J&K Used by Terror Groups to Contact Supporters, OGWs

News 18  

In a big step, the central government blocked 14 messenger mobile applications, which were being used by terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir, on the recommendation of defence forces, security, intelligence and investigation agencies. According to top sources, the step was taken after multiple agencies found that these apps were being used by terrorists in Kashmir to communicate with their supporters and on-ground workers. A senior government official involved in probing terror-related cases said on multiple occasions, security forces and investigation agencies have found these apps downloaded on mobile phones recovered from terrorists killed in operations; or, during an investigation, it was revealed that these apps were used to amplify the agenda of Pakistan-based terror outfits. The reports also said insurgents used the app’s messaging features to claim real-world attacks against security services, amplify propaganda material to supporters, announce new recruitments, and share testimonials of slain members.

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Fake messaging apps espionage campaign targets Indian users
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Fake messaging apps espionage campaign targets Indian users

India TV News  

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1 year ago

Kashmir youth with suspected terror' links arrested in Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

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Govt blocks 14 mobile messenger apps used by terrorist groups: Officials
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt blocks 14 mobile messenger apps used by terrorist groups: Officials

Hindustan Times  

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India blocks 14 mobile apps used by terrorists in Pakistan to send information in J-K
1 year, 7 months ago

India blocks 14 mobile apps used by terrorists in Pakistan to send information in J-K

Hindustan Times  

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Centre blocks 14 mobile apps used by terrorists in Pak to send coded texts in J-K
1 year, 7 months ago

Centre blocks 14 mobile apps used by terrorists in Pak to send coded texts in J-K

India Today  

The central government has blocked 14 mobile applications used by terrorists in Pakistan as communication platforms to transmit information to Jammu and Kashmir, sources told India Today. According to sources, the applications were used by terrorists in Pakistan to send coded messages to overground workers and other operatives in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The crackdown on mobile …

J&K recent attacks reveal terror outfits’ new strategy
3 years, 2 months ago

J&K recent attacks reveal terror outfits’ new strategy

The Hindu  

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’No WhatsApp, FB messenger’: Terror groups in Pak switch to new messaging apps
3 years, 10 months ago

’No WhatsApp, FB messenger’: Terror groups in Pak switch to new messaging apps

Live Mint  

Srinagar: Amid a raging debate over privacy offered by messaging platforms like WhatsApp, terrorist groups and their handlers from Pakistan are switching to new applications which include one developed by a Turkish company, officials here said. The three new applications came to light after evidence was collected following encounters with terrorists or those who surrendered before the Army gave details …

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