India has ordered the takedown of Jack Dorsey's bitcoin-linked messaging app Bitchat. The app is an offline Bluetooth mesh application designed to relay encrypted messages and bitcoin transactions.
The order comes as protesters in Delhi, known as 'Cockroach Janta Party', have been using mesh tools to communicate through internet shutdowns. Bitchat has been used by these protesters as a means of communication.
This is based on reporting from CoinDesk. The app's ability to function without internet connectivity has made it a useful tool for those looking to communicate during periods of internet shutdown.