Nishant Pitti, founder and chairman of EaseMyTrip, has raised concerns over a serious data security lapse in a competing travel platform, claiming it could jeopardize sensitive information about Indian armed forces personnel.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pitti alleged that the rival platform – “majorly owned by China” – collects Defence IDs, travel routes, and journey details of military personnel in exchange for discounted air tickets. He warned that such practices could allow foreign adversaries to track the movements of Indian soldiers.
“Indian Armed Forces book discounted tickets via a platform majorly owned by China, entering Defence ID, route & date. Our enemies know where our soldiers are flying,” Pitti wrote, sharing screenshots from the competitor’s booking interface as evidence.
Pitti’s claims have sparked fresh concerns over data sovereignty and cybersecurity, particularly involving platforms with foreign ownership. While he did not name the rival company directly, his allegations imply that national security could be at risk if such platforms are left unchecked.
As of now, there has been no official response from the travel platform in question. Regulatory bodies are expected to take note as concerns around digital infrastructure, user data privacy, and foreign influence grow increasingly significant in India’s digital economy.
