[nine_k]

Certainly a ban like that, if it can be made at least somewhat effective, will prevent a lot of uses of encrypted messaging by less sophisticated users. I'm afraid it's not going to be effective against the stated targets, the well-prepared terrorists sponsored by a neighboring state. Those will be trained to sideload, or whatever else it takes.

[rinka_singh]

Even "somewhat effective" is better than no ban. Given the state of terrorism in some parts, this is a crucial tool. For example in the aftermath recent terrorist bombing in Pulwama, clamping down on Internet had helped.

Let's not forget people died there.