Archive · 22 Jul 2026

Delhi Police Investigates Offline Messaging Apps in Protests

Delhi Police Investigates Offline Messaging Apps in Protests

Delhi Police are looking into whether protesters are using special apps that don't need the internet to send messages.

These apps use Bluetooth to create a local network between nearby phones, allowing messages to be sent even when there's no internet.

The police are investigating because they suspect these apps are being used to organize protests.

The apps, like Bitchat, are also used in other places where internet is restricted, like during protests in Hong Kong and natural disasters.

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