With the advent of advanced digital communication methods, criminals and terrorist groups are finding innovative ways to stay connected.
Recent investigations have uncovered that the widely used online game PUBG has become a medium for terrorists to communicate and plan attacks in Pakistan.
According to Dr. Zahid, the District Police Officer (DPO) of Swat, three apprehended terrorists were discovered using PUBG’s chat feature to coordinate their operations.
They reportedly employed magnet IDs to orchestrate their plans and set up in-game chat groups to exchange critical information.
This is the first recorded instance where PUBG has been implicated in facilitating terrorist communication.
Dr. Zahid noted that while these groups previously relied on Telegram for their messaging needs, they have now migrated to gaming platforms to evade detection.
In a similar crackdown last year, the Indian government banned 14 messaging apps that terrorists were using to communicate, including Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second Line, Zangi, and Threema.
