Govt warns of action against those found using TikTok by downloading illegal apps

The government has warned of taking action against those found using TikTok in an illegal way.

A Cabinet meeting held on November 13 had decided to ban the social media app in Nepal over what it says is disturbing “social harmony”.

However, even after four days of the government's decision, TikTok has not been totally banned in Nepal.

People are found using TikTok through VPN easily.

Some internet service provider companies have supported the government’s move to ban TikTok.

The concerned organizations have even protested the government’s decision to ban TikTok, which has been very popular in recent times.

But, various political and social figures have said that it is the good job of the government to ban TikTok in Nepal.

Nepal Telecommunication Authority Director and spokesperson Santosh Paudel said that the authority has already started an initiative to ban TikTok.

“In order to implement the government’s decision, the authority has directed all the concerned internet and mobile service providers by using the rights given by Telecommunications Act 2053 (15),” he said.

Nepal Police spokesperson Kuber Kadayat said that personal details will not be secured if people use TikTok by downloading illegal apps.

He claimed that action would be taken against those found using TikTok by downloading illegal apps.

The government’s move to ban TikTok has drawn mixed reactions from the people.