Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps removed from app stores

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Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps removed from app stores

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The Indian government is investigating issues surrounding e-rickshaws being remotely disabled, linked to a Chinese smartphone app called BAT-BMS. This has led to the removal of two related apps from app stores amid growing public concern.

The issue drew public attention after reports surfaced that some e-rickshaws were being rendered inoperable through a remote shutdown feature linked to the Chinese smartphone application BAT-BMS

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