G20 Summit: What is Sandes app that Delhi Police is using to avoid security breach?
FirstpostThe Delhi police is using the Sandes app to discuss sensitive information about dignitaries during the G20 summit. Delhi Police has chosen Sandes, an Indian instant messaging service, even for communication security breaches, according to Indian Express. Delhi police to use ‘Sandes’ app From inspectors to commissioners and police officers in Delhi, everyone is using the Sandes app to discuss sensitive information about dignitaries, the locations of the summit and other events, the routes that these dignitaries will travel, and other details. Information to all constables to sub-inspectors will be shared verbally,” the officer said, adding, “All police personnel have been warned that violation of the direction will be viewed seriously by senior officers of Delhi Police.” According to a senior police officer, an official from the National Informatics Centre visited the Delhi Police headquarters approximately 20 days ago to give a presentation to senior police officers and Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora.