J&Okay Police Crack Down On Unauthorised VPN Use, 29 Booked Throughout Kashmir | India Information

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Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken motion towards individuals discovered utilizing unauthorised Digital Non-public Community (VPN) providers in violation of prohibitory orders issued by district authorities. 5 people had been booked in Anantnag and 15 in Sopore, whereas Kulgam Police have recognized 9 extra individuals for utilizing unauthorised VPN providers in breach of orders issued by the District Justice of the Peace, Kulgam.

The motion follows prohibitory orders issued by the District Magistrates of Kulgam and Anantnag on December 27, 2025, and an analogous order issued in Baramulla district on December 29, 2025, which banned the usage of unauthorised VPN providers.

The transfer was geared toward defending towards the misuse of on-line platforms, together with encrypted functions, that pose dangers to public security and safety.

Proceedings have been initiated towards 15 of them for violating orders issued by the District Justice of the Peace, Baramulla.

In accordance the officers, the prohibitory order in Baramulla district was issued on December 29, 2025, with the target of curbing misuse of digital platforms and strengthening public security measures.

In the meantime, Jammu and Kashmir Police have stepped up enforcement throughout each Jammu and Kashmir. A number of checkpoints in several elements of the Valley have been set as much as perform random checks of cellphones, with a specific concentrate on detecting unauthorised VPN utilization amongst youth. Officers stated the enforcement drive will proceed within the coming days.

The police reiterated that they continue to be dedicated to imposing lawful orders and taking all essential steps to forestall misuse of digital platforms within the curiosity of sustaining public order and safety.

(With inputs from company)