Govt agencies may be behind 'snooping': NCP

October 31, 2019 22:54

Condemning the "snooping" of Indian journalists and human right activists through WhatsApp, NCP leader Dhananjay Munde on Thursday wrote to Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, seeking steps to stop such

spying activities.

He also demanded the guilty concerned be given strict punishment.

WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, on Thursday said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using an Israeli spyware Peagasus.

In his letter, Munde drew the Governor's attention towards a media report about a certain spyware snooping during the Lok Sabha poll period between April 20 and May 10. The newly-elected MLA also mentioned about a matter in this connection pending before a US court.

"There is a possibility of government agencies being behind the snooping. It has come to the fore that in the past, too, government agencies spied upon in the personal lives of citizens. This is deplorable," he said in the letter,

according to a statement.

"Steps be taken to ensure such snooping is stopped. Strict punishment be given to the guilty concerned," the NCP leader added. -- PTI

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