Internet Control

The Doda administration has banned the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the district keeping in view the “public order, tranquillity and national security”.

An order by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh stated that it has been brought to the notice that certain individuals and groups are misusing VPNs to circumvent lawful cyber restrictions and access prohibited applications, websites and digital content thereby posing a serious threat to public order, tranquillity and national security.