> <i>the blocked apps include Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, Threema, among others.</i><p>That is, anything that's easy enough to detect in the traffic, I suppose? Or does it just affect App Store / Play Store?<p>> <i>The step was taken after multiple agencies found that these apps were being used by terrorists to communicate with their supporters and on-ground workers</i><p>I wonder if it applies to members of general public, or to trained agents. For the former, the ban may work. For the latter, I suppose, there's less chance: they must have other means to install apps, various VPNs set up, and some opsec training.<p>> <i>The government found that these apps did not have representatives in India and they could not be contacted for seeking information as mandated by Indian laws.</i><p>This, of course, should be by design for any really secure communication app. A legal entity representing a secure channel is a people to press on in cases like that, ans such pressure from law enforcement is and will be inevitable. I think Tor network has no legal representative anywhere.