Overview
- Army Headquarters issued the revised policy through the DGMI with immediate effect.
- Instagram, X, YouTube and Quora are limited to viewing and monitoring only, with posting, commenting, sharing, reactions and messages banned.
- WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and Skype may be used only for unclassified, general information with known contacts, and users must verify recipients.
- LinkedIn use is confined to résumé uploads and professional research on potential employers or employees.
- The directive reiterates bans on VPNs, torrent sites, cracked software and anonymous proxies to curb honey‑traps and information leaks.