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The popular messaging software Telegram is under investigation by the Indian government right now due to grave worries that it could be used for illegal purposes, including gambling and extortion. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), both of which are part of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), are conducting this investigation. The investigation aims to determine if Telegram is being misused, which could endanger public safety and national security.
India to Ban Telegram?
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Telegram has become popular as a communication platform because of its strong safety and privacy features. These same qualities, though, have sparked worries that criminals would use the app to carry out illegal acts without it being obvious to law authorities. According to reports, Telegram has been connected to violent incidents in which people or organizations have threatened or blackmailed people into paying money. Concerns have also been raised about the app possibly encouraging internet gambling, which is prohibited in many areas of India.
To ascertain the degree of the misuse and if Telegram is actively taking action to stop such actions, the ongoing inquiry will carefully review these allegations. The government of India may consider prohibiting the app if the inquiry reveals that Telegram is being used for illegal activities and the firm refuses to work with the authorities in resolving these concerns. Given that millions of Indians rely on Telegram for communication, a ban of this kind would be historic.
Telegram to be banned. It is parallel coaching industry in itself. pic.twitter.com/ooyoC1zPWC
— Umed Pratap Singh (@umedpratapsingh) August 26, 2024
The difficulties governments encounter in an amazing balance between the advantages of digital communication platforms and the need to shield individuals from illegal activity are highlighted by the potential ban on Telegram. While privacy and security are provided by apps like Telegram, hackers can also take advantage of them. The goal of the Indian government's inquiry is to make sure that the public isn't harmed by these platforms.
🚨Telegram under Centre's scanner over extortion concerns, might be banned. pic.twitter.com/zgEi5hYscw
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Lastly, although the inquiry is ongoing, it is still unclear what the future holds for Telegram in India. The conclusion will be based on the authorities' findings and Telegram's ability to show that it is implementing efficient safeguards against abuse. Millions of Indian users will be closely monitoring the situation for the time being to see if a restriction is placed on the app or if they will still be able to access it.
