Why Is PUBG Mobile Banned In India? Here's the Truth

Information and details about personal data and security are included in the article.

On September 2, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced the suspension of 118 Chinese apps, including the popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile . The ministry has also issued a press release on the official website of the PIB confirming that these apps are banned in India under Section 69A. The Indian government's move came as a shock to the entire gaming community. This isn't the first time the Indian government has banned China-related apps. In June this year, 59 applications were suspended, and the government did not allow copies of the game to be published. However, many users still do not know why these apps were banned. Speculations are circulating on the internet.

Why Is PUBG Mobile Banned In India?

In the official press release,It was stated that 118 mobile applications, including PUBG Mobile, were banned in India on the grounds that they "harm the sovereignty and integrity of India, India's defense, state security and public order".

Government Blocks 118 Mobile Apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.#PUBG MOBILE among 118 additional Apps banned by the Government

Read here: https://t.co/fATgSxpCSN
— PIB India (@PIB_India) September 2, 2020

In simple words, these apps were stealing user data and secretly transmitting it to servers outside the country. Therefore, the decision was taken to ensure the security and sovereignty of the Indian cyber unit. The ministry said in a press release:

"The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has received many complaints from various sources, including several reports of theft of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms, and misuse of users' data in unauthorized surreptitious transmission to servers located in locations outside India. Profiling by elements hostile to India's national security and defense, which ultimately undermines India's sovereignty and integrity, is a matter of very deep and urgent concern that requires emergency measures."

As these apps were found to be involved in activities not permitted under the IT Act, the government had to enact them immediately. All of the restricted apps are now removed from the Google Play Store. PUBG Mobile 's developers, Tencent, said on Thursday that the privacy and data of its users is their top priority, and they take their protection very seriously. The company will contact the Indian authorities to find a quick solution.

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