Indian Government wants BitChat removed from GitHub

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has directed GitHub to remove BitChat/Android/Releases. BitChat is an app that lets you communicate with others using local Bluetooth mesh networks, without depending on mobile networks or servers.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended mobile internet access around Jantar Mantar about 5 times since 17 July with signal jammers, during the protests. Which is why, according to I4C, BitChat is dangerous because it enables communication even during network restrictions and can circumvent lawful restrictions during internet shutdowns.

The I4C issued the notice on 23/07/2026, at 23:16:04, directing GitHub to remove BitChat "within 3 hours". However, GitHub has not taken any action.

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