Be more attentive: Kremlin's note of caution to Telegram owner following Moscow terror attack
File photo of the Telegram logo.
The Kremlin on Thursday (Mar 28) told Telegram's owner Pavel Durov to be more attentive after the messaging platform was allegedly used to help recruit the gunmen behind the March 22 Moscow concert hall attack that killed over 140 people. Speaking to Russian media, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that there were no plans to block Telegram, but that Durov should be more attentive.
"We would expect more attention from Pavel Durov, because this unique and phenomenal resource from a technological point of view, which has grown, in fact, before the eyes of our generation, is increasingly becoming a tool in the hands of terrorists — used for terrorist purposes," Peskov added.
'Telegram no place for violence'
Meanwhile, Durov said in a post on Telegram that measures had been taken immediately to stop what he said had been a flurry of unknown users posting messages appearing to call for new acts of violence.
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Iran's attack on Israel in 5 pictures - How Tehran retaliated with barrage of missiles
)
Putin calls Trump to wish on birthday, both say ‘Israel-Iran war should end’
)
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei ‘not off limits’, says Israeli official
)
‘Very soon, IAF jets over Tehran’: Netanyahu issues fresh WARNING for Iran, says will hit every target of 'Ayatollahs’ regime'
)
'764 apartments, 3,820 people': Massive fire erupts in 67-storey building in Dubai Marina - WATCH
)
'Our enemy is your enemy': Netanyahu says Israel attacked Iran with 'clear support' from Trump - Here's what he said
)
‘Iran could’ve made 15 nuclear bombs, we had no choice’: Israel
)
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh likely to visit China this month
)
Man sits on 'Van Gogh' chair, shatters art piece covered in Swarovski crystals
)
India distances itself from SCO statement that condemned Israeli strikes on Iran, MEA explains why
)
300-year-old shipwreck with $20 billion worth of treasure has four parties squabbling
)
Breaking: Israel's Haifa under attack, Israelis told to enter bomb shelters
)
Israel-Iran war: Israeli strike targeted defence ministry headquarters in Tehran, says Iranian media
)
Sri Lankan Army Chief Lasantha Rodrigo Revisits IMA Roots
)
Minnesota shooting suspect had HIT LIST, top Democrats including Tim Walz are on it - Did he plan more attacks?
)
Did Israel just kill the US-Iran nuclear deal? Tehran slams Washington as ‘dishonest’ after sixth round of talks scrapped
)
‘If you threaten the American people...’: Trump praises US Army in military parade speech
)
UK moving fighter jets to West Asian region amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions, here's why
)
Israel-Iran war: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim Israel warplane fuelling sites targeted
)
‘Fake, baseless’: Israel denies Iran’s claim of downing two F-35 jets, capturing woman pilot
)
Minnesota shooting | Democratic lawmakers shot in 'politically motivated' attack at their homes, Trump reacts
)
Does Minnesota lawmakers shooting have a Trump connection? Flyers linked to Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally found in suspect’s car
)
Mysterious radio signals just tore through Antarctic ice. They could be coming from edge of universe
)
Out of Earth defence: Israel intercepts Iranian ballistic missile in space - What is exoatmospheric interception? WATCH
)
Did Iran shoot down third Israeli F-35 jet? Tehran claims it captured two pilots after Israel slams earlier claims as 'fake news'
)
Who is Vance Boelter, the suspect in Minnesota lawmakers shootings
)
Israel-Iran war: Iran launches new wave of missiles, Israel strikes Tehran | VIDEO
)
Israel-Iran war: IDF confirms targeting Iran's nuclear weapons project sites in ‘extensive series of strikes’
)
‘Years of planning, 200 aircraft, 300 munitions’: Israel smuggled drones, weapons into Iran before launching strikes | Inside Operation Rising Lion
)
Israel-Iran war: Israel strikes underground missile facility in western Iran's Khorramabad
)
France wants Iran back on 'negotiating table' over nuclear deal BUT Iranian president says not until Israel stops attack
)
Kim Soo hyun-Kim Sae ron scandal: Queen of Tears actor's legal team seeks forensic help for evidence validation
"As a result, tens of thousands of attempts to send such messages were intercepted and thousands of users taking part in this flashmob came up against a permanent block on their Telegram accounts," he said.
The Telegram owner added that from next week, users would be able to limit the number of people able to send them personal messages. "Telegram is no place for spam mail or calls for violence," he wrote.
Ninth suspect put under pre-trial custody
On Friday, a Moscow district court ruled that the ninth suspect in the attack should be held in custody until May 22 pending trial.
Also watch |Russia blames the West and Ukraine for involvement in Moscow attack
In a statement, the Basmanny District Court saidthat Lutfulloi Nazrimad, a native of Tajikistan, had been charged under Russia's terrorist act.
(With inputs from agencies)