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Blocking access to Proton is an ineffective and inappropriate response to the reported threats.

The Tamil Nadu police had been unsuccessful in obtaining help from Interpol.

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Moreover, the move follows a broader Indian government trend of targeting end-to-end encrypted services.

The ban, if enforced, will mark another instance of India clashing with privacy-focused services.

TechRadar Prohas asked both Proton and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to share any further information.

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