Archive · 25 Dec 2025
VPN Ban Imposed in J-K's Kathua for 2 Months
The government in Kathua, a district in Jammu and Kashmir, has decided to stop people from using VPNs for two months.
VPNs are tools that help people access the internet privately.
The officials say some people are using VPNs to look at things they shouldn't, like certain websites and apps.
The ban starts on December 24 and everyone, including internet cafes and service providers, has to follow it.
If someone doesn't follow the rules, they could get in trouble.
The police have been told to make sure everyone obeys this new rule.
VPN usage banned in Kathua district for two months starting December 24.
Ban issued by District Magistrate Rajesh Sharma under Section 163 of BNSS, 2023.
VPNs are being misused to access prohibited content and bypass cyber restrictions.
Ban applies to all individuals, institutions, cyber cafes, and ISPs except those permitted by the government.
Kathua police directed to enforce the ban strictly, with legal action for violations.
- Who
- District Magistrate Rajesh Sharma and Kathua authorities
- What
- Ban on VPN usage
- When
- Effective from December 24 for 2 months
- Where
- Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To prevent misuse of VPNs for accessing prohibited content and bypassing cyber restrictions
- Location
- Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Duration
- 2 months
- Effective Date
- December 24
- Legal Basis
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
- Enforcement Authority
- District Magistrate Rajesh Sharma
