The future of Battlegrounds Mobile India may be in tatters again. According to reports by News18, the most popular mobile game in India, BGMI, is under scrutiny by the Indian government due to fears of potential misuse of user data. The report further states that the data can be linked directly to China. Will this lead to BGMI getting banned in India?
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A senior official of the Union Government's Department of Cyber Security (Law Enforcement Branch) has recommended that the app be discontinued.
The report also adds that the entry of Seema Haider, a Pakistani national, into India is also a major concern of the government. Sachin Meena, Seema Haider's partner, reportedly met her through BGMI. This raises concerns in the government, as some suggest that other entities could exploit this location and user data. These exploits can also result in a major cyber attack, as the game is largely played across the country.
BGMI recently partnered with Ranveer Singh when he became a playable character in the game. The game also saw an increase in players and Esports tournaments in recent months. But where does this lead?
