Srinagar, Jan 1: Police have initiated legal proceedings against 15 people in Sopore for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) in Jammu and Kashmir, on security grounds.
A spokesperson said police in Sopore have identified 23 people using VPN services in violation of the prohibitory orders issued by the Baramulla district magistrate.
Proceedings have been initiated against 15 people, he said.
The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have suspended the use of VPN networks on security grounds. District magistrates have issued prohibitory orders, banning the use of unauthorised VPNs to curb misuse of online platforms, including encrypted applications.
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