New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- The department of telecommunications (DoT), on 28 November, issued notifications to mobile phone brands, asking them to pre-install the Centre's cybersecurity app, Sanchar Saathi, on devices, without an option to disable it. The move triggered pushback from various quarters, bringing to the fore a key question: Can this application meaningfully crack down on digital scams in India? Mint explains

Launched in May 2023, Sanchar Saathi, developed and maintained by DoT, is a platform that allows users to voluntarily report loss or theft of mobile phones and duplication of SIM cards.

In March last year, the ministry of communications expanded its usage through 'Chakshu', a platform to report fraud and spam callers, with l...