India drops mandatory anti-theft app after privacy concerns

The Indian government has cancelled an earlier directive that all smartphones must carry an official app designed to prevent theft and fraud. Critics had warned the app could infringe on privacy rights and strengthen government surveillance.

Al Jazeera’s Willem Marx reports.

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