What is Masked Aadhaar and why you should use it only for KYC or as identity proof in hotels, airports, banks and other places

Aadhaar-based fraud, where criminals use stolen Aadhaar numbers for financial gain or unauthorised access to services, is a growing concern, reports have suggested. In order to curb the misuse of Aadhaar numbers, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) introduced masked Aadhaar. Here’s all you need to know about it.