The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.

The order targets Bitchat, an offline Bluetooth mesh app built to relay encrypted messages and bitcoin transactions, as 'Cockroach Janta Party' protesters in Delhi use mesh tools…

The order gave GitHub three hours to pull three code repositories, citing the messaging app's use during protest internet shutdowns.

Government orders GitHub to block Bitchat amid Delhi protests, raising concerns over digital rights and internet freedom.