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Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7

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Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7

Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7 By: Javid Amin | 04 March 2026 Authorities in Kashmir have extended precautionary restrictions across the Valley until Thursday amid heightened security concerns following widespread protests in several districts. The curbs include limitations on mobile internet speeds, suspension of certain phone services, and the closure of schools that were scheduled to reopen after the winter break. Officials say the measures are intended to prevent unrest and maintain public order while the administration closely monitors the evolving…

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VPN Crackdown in Jammu & Kashmir: 800 Users Booked, Two-Month Ban Sparks Debate Over Security and Digital Freedom

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VPN Crackdown in Jammu & Kashmir: 800 Users Booked, Two-Month Ban Sparks Debate Over Security and Digital Freedom

VPN Crackdown in Jammu & Kashmir: 800 Users Identified, Blanket Ban Sparks Privacy Debate By: Javid Amin | 05 January 2025 A New Digital Flashpoint in Kashmir In a move that has reignited long-standing debates over internet regulation, digital rights, and state security, authorities in Jammu & Kashmir have intensified a crackdown on unauthorized Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage, identifying approximately 800 users across the Valley, registering FIRs, and imposing a two-month blanket ban under emergency prohibitory orders. The administration has justified the decision on grounds of cyber security, public…

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