Jack Dorsey Claims Indian Government Ordered Removal of Mesh Chat App Bitchat

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has alleged that the Indian government directed the removal of Bitchat, a decentralized chat application, amid ongoing protests in the country. The order reportedly came from India's Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a federal cybercrime body. I4C raised concerns that the app allows communication even when internet or network services are restricted by authorities. The agency warned that the app poses a significant risk of misuse by terrorist organizations, anti-national elements, criminal groups, and cybercriminals looking to evade law enforcement. The development has drawn attention to tensions between digital free speech advocates and government efforts to maintain oversight during civil unrest.