WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter working in parts of Kashmir despite govt ban

Internet users in the valley are able to bypass the ban with the help of VPN services

In view of the current unrest in the Kashmir valley, the government of Jammu and Kashmir banned 22 social media networking sites and mobile applications, including WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter.

However, the ban, which was imposed to curb the misuse of these services by anti-national and anti-social elements to fan trouble,has failed to restrict access to social media networks by internet users in the state. With the help of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, internet users are able to bypass the ban and access blocked social media websites and mobile applications.

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