Residents in Kashmir feel pressured by India’s VPN ban.

Basit Banday, an IT professional in Pune, India, safeguarded sensitive healthcare data using a VPN until the Indian government banned VPNs in Kashmir due to security concerns. Banday fears job loss or relocation, as VPNs are vital for IT work. Police in Kashmir have cracked down on VPN users, with over 100 people facing consequences. The region faces frequent internet restrictions amid longstanding conflict and political tensions.

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