J&K Administration Blocks VPNs In the State

  • J&K administration has completely blocked the VPNs, which were used by the local civilians to access banned social media sites.
  • According to a Kashmir-based social activist, the administration has banned VPN applications that were widely used in the Valley to access black-listed social media sites. 
  • “Only one VPN is working over the airtel. However, it is punishingly slow,” he said.
  • The step has been taken as a precautionary measure before establishing the broadband services in the Valley. 
  • Earlier the Centre had stated that the internet restrictions will be lifted on March 4. 
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