India, Aug. 4 -- Instant messaging platform WhatsApp on Monday responded after multiple user accounts, including those in India, said they were put "under review" for up to 24 hours, temporarily disabling access to all app features and prompting complaints from affected users on social media.

The issue prompted several users to take to social media, saying their accounts had been placed under review without any prior warning from Meta's messaging platform, according to news agency PTI.

When contacted, a WhatsApp spokesperson told PTI: "We are always working to stay ahead of those trying to abuse our service and ban accounts to help keep other users safe.

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