India, Jan. 1 -- Police have initiated legal proceedings against 15 people in Sopore and five in Anantnag 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.

The spokesperson said similar action has been initiated against five people in Anantnag district for violating the orders of the district magistrate regarding use of VPN services.

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 o...