Srinagar : In continuation of efforts to enforce lawful orders and prevent misuse of digital platforms, Police on Saturday acted against the use of unauthorized Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district Budgam.
In a statement issued here on Saturday Police said that following the prohibitory orders issued by the District Administration on December 29, 2025, which banned unauthorized VPN usage, Police conducted systematic verification and monitoring in Budgam. From December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026, a total of 24 individuals were identified for violating these orders. Investigations and technical analyses led to the registration of two FIRs against individuals with adverse terror-related backgrounds, highlighting the security risks associated with the misuse of encrypted platforms. Additionally, security proceedings were initiated against eleven individuals, aged between 18 and 40 years, for non-compliance with the prohibitory orders. These individuals were bound down under Sections 126/170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and were subsequently released after receiving due warnings. In its statement police reaffirmed its commitment to maintain public order, enforcing lawful dir
