Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 27, 2024, 07:40 PM
Telegram Ban in India: A major concern has emerged for millions of Telegram users. There is a possibility of banning this instant messaging app in India. This speculation intensified when Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov was recently arrested in Paris. The Indian IT Ministry has sought information from the Home Ministry regarding the violation of rules, but there has been no official response yet.Pavel Durov's arrestPavel Durov, who is a dual citizen of France and Russia, was arrested as soon as he arrived in Paris from Azerbaijan. Durov has been accused of being involved in crimes like black money whitening and drug trafficking by misusing the platform. This arrest has raised questions about the security and legal status of Telegram globally.Preparation for a possible ban in IndiaIn India, the IT Ministry has asked the Home Ministry to investigate pending complaints on Telegram. The ministry has also asked to ensure that there is no complaint or violation of rules against Telegram in India. However, the IT Ministry is not an investigating agency and CERT-In focuses only on matters related to cybersecurity.Will Telegram be banned?The Indian government has banned several apps in the past, especially when they violate IT Act 69A. If similar complaints are received against Telegram, the Home Ministry may ban it in India. This situation can have a significant impact on the app's users and its operations.ConclusionThe situation of Telegram is being monitored after the arrest of Pavel Durov. Indian government agencies are investigating whether any appropriate action should be taken against Telegram. If violations of rules are found, the possibility of banning Telegram in India cannot be ruled out.