Indian activists and politicians are pointing fingers at the state after WhatsApp revealed Indian journalists and activists were among those targeted with spyware on its platform.
WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit against Israeli firm NSO Group, alleging it was behind the cyber-attacks that infected devices in April and May.
NSO Group, which makes software for surveillance, says it only works with government agencies.
The government has denied the claims.
"These attempts to malign the government of India for the reported breach are completely misleading," a government statement read, adding that it would take "strict action" against those responsible for the attack.
India has also asked WhatsApp for a detailed explanation, Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a statement on Twitter. (BBC)
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