The Indian government asked phone manufacturers to preload a state-run cybersecurity app with no option to disable it, drawing a public backlash.

Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users

Phonemakers have been ordered to pre-install the Indian government’s “Sanchar Saathi” cyber safety app on all new devices and ensure it cannot be “disabled or restricted.”