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Early Times Report
Jammu, May 3: In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, security agencies have intensified surveillance and imposed a clampdown on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Jammu’s mountainous Doda district. The decision comes amid mounting concerns over the misuse of encrypted platforms by terror outfits and anti-national elements to communicate anonymously and evade detection. Authorities say the move is a preventive step to block covert online communication channels often exploited for planning and coordinating militant activities. VPNs, which allow users to bypass local network restrictions and mask their digital footprints, have increasingly come under scrutiny in sensitive regions prone to terrorism.
Doda, which had seen a significant decline in terrorism over the past decade, has recently witnessed a worrying resurgence of terror activity. Intelligence inputs suggest that a few terrorists suspected to have links to the gruesome Pahalgam attack are currently taking shelter in the rugged forested terrain of Doda.
According to sources, several suspects believed to be directly or indirectly involved in the Pahalgam terror strike may have infiltrated into the region through existing routes connecting the Kishtwar district in Jammu province with south Kashmir. The mountainous geography and dense forest cover of these areas make them ideal hideouts for terrorists trying to escape counter-insurgency operations.
Security forces have stepped up combing operations in Doda and adjoining areas, including parts of Kishtwar, to track down possible hideouts. Surveillance has also been intensified along traditional infiltration routes, and communication networks are being closely monitored to prevent further security breaches.
Officials say the VPN ban is temporary but necessary given the evolving threat landscape. “We are dealing with hybrid warfare where digital platforms are as dangerous as physical weapons. The aim is to cut off communication between handlers across the border and their operatives on the ground,” a senior official said.
The Pahalgam attack has prompted a series of stringent security measures across Jammu and Kashmir. The clampdown in Doda is one of several steps being taken to prevent further attempts to destabilize the region. |
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