Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Government Explains Bitchat's Removal From Indian App Stores
Bitchat is an app for sending messages.
It was developed by Jack Dorsey, who co-founded Twitter.
The app can use Bluetooth to let people communicate.
That means it can work without mobile networks or the internet.
Government sources reportedly said this could create a law and order concern.
The Central government explained why the app was removed from app stores in India.
The report does not give further details about the removal.
The Central government has explained why Bitchat was removed from app stores in India.
Bitchat is a messaging app developed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey.
The app uses Bluetooth to enable messaging.
Government sources reportedly viewed the app as a law and order concern.
Their concern was that users could communicate without mobile networks or internet access.
- Who
- The Central government and Bitchat, an app developed by Jack Dorsey.
- What
- The government explained that Bitchat was considered a law and order concern because it enables communication without mobile networks or internet access.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Government sources reportedly raised concerns about communication that does not depend on mobile networks or the internet.
- App
- Bitchat
- Developer
- Jack Dorsey
- Technology
- Bluetooth-based messaging
- Removal
- Removed from app stores in India
- Reported concern
- Law and order
- Reason cited
- The app can allow communication without mobile networks or internet access.