Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Cyber and Information Security (CIS) Division to examine lesser-known mobile applications used by terror networks in India, and recommend regulatory action, including possible bans on such platforms. The directive comes amid growing concerns over the use of encrypted apps that allow operatives to coordinate activities while bypassing Indian oversight.

Pahalgam terror attack

The issue gained prominence during investigations into the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, when security agencies discovered that local overground operatives were relying heavily on encrypted apps to communicate.

The CIS Division, established in 2017, is tasked with cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, and information security. So

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