Srinagar, Jan 1: Kulgam Police have initiated action against six individuals for using unauthorised Virtual Private Network (VPN) services in violation of prohibitory orders issued by the District Magistrate, Kulgam.
Police said the individuals were identified during monitoring of online activity, following which security proceedings were initiated against them for non-compliance with administrative orders.
Pertinently, the District Magistrate, Kulgam, had issued prohibitory orders vide Order No. DMK/JC/2025-26/1061-78 dated December 27, 2025, banning the use of unauthorised VPNs to curb misuse of online platforms, including encrypted applications.