India, July 3 -- The BAT BMS Bluetooth app has become the centre of a major controversy in India after several viral videos showed people allegedly using it to switch off moving e-rickshaws with a smartphone. The app, which is used to manage lithium-ion batteries in many low cost electric vehicles, has raised serious concerns about public safety and cybersecurity. Following the viral videos, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has started looking into the app, while police in Madhya Pradesh have detained a suspect for allegedly misusing it. Here is everything you need to know about the BAT BMS app and the growing controversy.

What Is The BAT BMS App And What Does It Actually Do?

BAT BMS is a battery management...