Citing the need for immediate preventive action in the larger public interest, the District Magistrate ordered the suspension of all VPN services with immediate effect
View More Amid security concerns, VPN suspended in Srinagar for 2 monthsAuthor: SHABIR IBN YUSUF
Police crackdown on VPN users, dozens identified across Kashmir
Officials said VPNs, which encrypt internet traffic and mask user identities, can be misused to evade lawful digital monitoring during sensitive periods
View More Police crackdown on VPN users, dozens identified across KashmirSecurity alert prompts trekking ban in high-altitude Kokernag areas
Margan Top, Sinthan Pass, Chauhar Nag no-go zones for 2 months
View More Security alert prompts trekking ban in high-altitude Kokernag areas10 face action, 5 minors counselled for using VPNs in Shopian
The matter was subjected to detailed technical analysis and background verification to assess potential security implications
View More 10 face action, 5 minors counselled for using VPNs in ShopianJ&K Police warn of online fraud spike during festive season
In a New Year message posted on X, J&K Police called upon citizens to adopt a simple but effective digital safety mantra: “Be Cyber Alert — STOP. THINK. Then TAKE ACTION” before clicking on links, responding to messages or making online payments
View More J&K Police warn of online fraud spike during festive seasonSouth Kashmir Police intensify anti-drug offensive in 2025
Seize narcotics, attach properties worth crores
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Heightened vigil at tourist hubs, roadways
View More Security tightened across J&K on New Year’s eveFrom Meadow to Mayhem
April 22 attack that changed Kashmir in 2025
View More From Meadow to MayhemA Year of Action: Srinagar Police step up war against drugs
Register 172 NDPS cases, arrest 291 drug peddlers, seize assets worth Rs 40.58 crore
View More A Year of Action: Srinagar Police step up war against drugsVPN ban extended to Budgam, Shopian, Kulgam over security concerns
Officials said the decisions were taken following inputs from the police indicating a spike in VPN usage by a “significant number of suspicious internet users,” raising apprehensions about possible misuse of such services
View More VPN ban extended to Budgam, Shopian, Kulgam over security concerns

