Whatsapp Bans Over 9.7 Million Indian Accounts in February 2025 for Policy Violations All Details

Whatsapp banned more than 97 lakh Indian accounts in February 2025. This action has been taken to deal with cases of increasing online fraud, fraud and misuse on the platform. Out of these, more than 14 lakh accounts were banned proactively, that is, they were removed before the report of a user. The messaging platform owned by Meta keeps taking such action from time to time.

Whatsapp safety his monthly safety Report It was revealed that 9,967,000 Indian accounts were banned under IT Rule 2021. These rules compel digital platforms to effectively handle the complaints of users and take steps against harmful activities. According to the report, in February 2025, WhatsApp received complaints from 17,649 users, out of which 427 accounts were taken action. In addition, the platform also followed two instructions received from India’s Grievance Applete Committee.

Earlier in January 2025, Whatsapp banned more than 99 lakh Indian accounts. It is clear that the cases of spam, forgery and violations of rules have increased in India. With more than 500 million userbase in India, WhatsApp claims to prioritize its platform safety and privacy.

The company says that for this the company has invested Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Technology, Data Scientists and Experts.

Whatsapp advises users to take some precautions to avoid being banned inadvertently. Take their permission before adding someone to the group and do not add without consent. Do not use spam messaging, auto-reversal tools or third-party WhatsApp version, as this account can cause ban. Forward only messages from reliable sources and do not use the broadcast list excessively. The most important, avoid fake news, harassment or involvement in any illegal activity, otherwise Whatsapp can permanently ban your account.