Telegram's Dark Side: How a Privacy-Focused App Became a Haven for Terrorist Networks

Nov 11, 2025 06:26 pm CST

Telegram's encrypted messaging platform has evolved beyond a secure communication tool into a controversial hub where terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed coordinate attacks, as evidenced in the recent Delhi car bombing. Despite growing concerns about extremist content, weapons sales, and drug trafficking on its platform, Telegram maintains strict privacy policies that limit cooperation with authorities, creating a complex balance between digital privacy rights and public safety concerns.