Explained: Why the government shut down apps linked to Bluetooth-enabled battery systems

The Union government has ordered the removal of three smartphone applications: BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and Lossigy from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store after reports that they could be used to disable e-rickshaws remotely. Sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said the orde r was issued over security concerns and t he possibility of misus e, adding that the matter remains under investigation and is being closely monitored.