After banning 59 Chinese apps the government is scrutinizing over 200 other apps in the country for possible national security violations and users privacy. On Monday the Ministry of Telecom banned 47 other Chinese apps in the country. These apps were operating as clones of earlier banned apps. A conformation on the list of banned Chinese apps is still awaited.

A total of 275 apps are under governments radar that can face its wrath. The list includes popular apps like PUBG, Ali Express. Some top chinese gaming apps are also expected to be banned in the new list that is being drawn up. The Chinese applications, that are being reviewed, have allegedly been sharing data with the Chinese agencies.

Reports also said the government is closely scrutinising some non Chinese apps having investments from China. 

The decision comes as the tensions between the bothe countries continue after a violent face-off on the Ladakh border. The apps were engaged in activities that were prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and defence of India, the government said. 

"The Ministry of Information Technology, invoking it's power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 59 apps since in view of the information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order", a government press release announcing the ban stated.