Govt blocks 14 mobile apps on terror suspicion

The Centre has blocked 14 mobile applications, which were, according to central intelligence agencies, being used by terrorists and their supporters in Jammu and Kashmir.

The move has been taken on the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs, said a source. The apps which have been blocked are Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, Threema, Crypviser, Enigma, and Safeswiss. “Initially, 15 mobile applications, including a leading messenger mobile application, were identified, but action was later taken against 14 apps,” the source said, adding that these apps have been blocked under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.