Jammu Tawi, May 6 -- Authorities in Doda here have prohibited the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN), citing public safety, cybersecurity, and integrity of digital governance in the district, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The Doda administration also issued strict prohibitory orders against hate speech, provocative statements and acts that incite violence, he said.
Quoting an order issued by Doda District Magistrate Harvinder Singh, the spokesperson said the authorities have found that certain individuals and groups were misusing the VPNs to circumvent cyber restrictions and access prohibited applications, websites and digital content, jeopardising national security.
Accordingly, in exercise of powers conferred upon him un...