Sanchar Saathi App Downloads Surge 10-Fold as Government Mandates Pre-installation on Mobile Phones

Dec 03, 2025 01:48 pm CST

The government's cyber security app Sanchar Saathi saw downloads increase from 60,000 to nearly 600,000 in a single day despite privacy concerns over mandatory pre-installation. Officials clarify that users can uninstall the app, which has limited data access and aims to combat digital fraud and verify device authenticity through IMEI numbers.