It is not the introduction of new features, but this time WhatsApp has taken such a big step, due to which users may be worried. In fact recently again this instant messaging platform has banned some accounts. But even if you say ‘something’, the number is not low, in this case, it is known that around 76 lakh WhatsApp accounts have been banned. According to the report, the authorities froze about 76,28,000 accounts in the second month of the year i.e. between February 1 and February 29. Of these, WhatsApp has permanently banned 14,24,000 accounts – meaning their owners will never regain access to the account.
WhatsApp bans accounts at a record rate
WhatsApp currently has more than 500 million users in India, but the company is proving time and time again that the company doesn’t care about the numbers. The Meta-owned messaging platform said it banned 76 lakh accounts in February for violating the country’s IT rules 2021. They claim that a record 16,618 complaints were registered that month. It may be noted that earlier in January 67,28,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned.
What to do to escape WhatsApp ban?
If you don’t want to push your WhatsApp account to dangerous limits, keep the following things in mind.
- Do not forward any message hastily. Always cross-check messages.
- Do not send messages that violate someone’s privacy or confidentiality.
- Do not send murderous or threatening messages.
- Sending messages that are considered harassing is also a crime in the eyes of WhatsApp authorities.
What to do if WhatsApp account is banned?
If your WhatsApp account gets banned somehow, you can email the company and request them to review the matter. For this you need to enter 6 digit registration code through SMS, also attach some documents with this application if necessary.
