News from Chhattisgarh reveals that Naxals are employing ProtonMail for secure data transmission. This information was disclosed through a press note released by the Naxals themselves. ProtonMail, a service of Proton Technologies AG based in Switzerland, is specifically designed for privacy and security.
The email addresses provided by the Naxals are not generic email accounts but are part of the ProtonMail service. This service is known for enabling confidential data communication. The use of ProtonMail by ISIS has also been previously documented.
A legal petition had been presented in India to ban ProtonMail. The Karnataka High Court has instructed the Indian government to take action to block ProtonMail in India, following a case involving the sending of inappropriate emails to a female staff member.