Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat Goes Offline In India, Apple Cites MeitY Order

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • Dorsey shared an official email from Apple, indicating that MeitY had issued orders for removal of Bitchat from the App Store over alleged content deemed illegal in India
  • Earlier, I4C had raised concerns that Bitchat’s anonymous communication prevented authorities from obtaining subscriber details during active investigations
  • Additionally, Bitchat is no longer available for download via the Google Play Store and its website also appears to no longer be accessible