BGMI banned in India! Google and Apple remove it from their app stores

The popular BGMI has been removed by Apple and Google from their app stores following a government order.

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A Google spokesperson has confirmed the same to TOI Tech-Gadgets Now.

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While Apple has so far not responded, the game is not available on the App Store in India.

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The reason for the ban on the BGMI game is not known yet.

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The IT ministry has so far not said anything about the ban.

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The game publisher Krafton too has confirmed the ban and said that it is talking to the authorities seeking clarification.

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