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WhatsApp Puts Multiple Indian Accounts Under 24-Hour Review
Users across India reported unexpected restrictions and a 24-hour block on their Meta-owned messaging app accounts, without any prior notification.
Multiple WhatsApp accounts, particularly across India, were unexpectedly placed under review, leading to a temporary block on access for users. The disruption, which affected the Meta-owned messaging application, was widely reported by users who found themselves unable to access their accounts without any prior warning from the platform.
The issue became prominent around 8 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST), when a significant number of users began experiencing the sudden restrictions. Affected individuals reported that their accounts were flagged without any notification, preventing them from utilising the app while the review process was underway. This unannounced restriction prompted widespread concern among the user base.
When approached for comment regarding the sudden account reviews and subsequent access blocks, a WhatsApp spokesperson issued a statement. The representative indicated that the company is "always working to stay ahead of those trying to abuse our service and ban accounts to help keep other users safe." This suggests the measures are part of ongoing efforts to maintain the security and integrity of the platform.
The unexpected nature of the account reviews and the 24-hour access block, coupled with the absence of any advance warning, was a key point of frustration for many users. The restrictions meant that account holders were unable to send or receive messages for the duration of the review period, impacting their ability to communicate through the widely used application.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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