Outlined in a notification from the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, the directive requires supervision by an officer of at least grade 18 status.
The sanctioned surveillance activities include tracking and monitoring calls and messages. This move is a component of broader efforts to fortify national security systems, allowing authorities to preemptively detect and mitigate potential threats to public safety.
The enactment of these measures highlights the government’s dedication to improving surveillance capabilities to ensure peace and security throughout the nation.