SRINAGAR (Kashmir English): In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), 91 official websites remain non-functional, disrupting public access to vital services across the territory.
These websites have been inaccessible since the first week of May. According to Kashmir Media Service, the IIOJK e-Governance Agency, in response to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by Syed Adil, an activist from Ganderbal district, confirmed that the websites are down due to the non-availability of required ‘safe to host’ certificates.
Websites taken offline for lack of mandatory security audits
The websites were taken offline because the concerned departments failed to conduct mandatory security audits. The agency further stated that these audits are now underway.
However, it did not clarify whether temporary measures or alternative arrangements have been implemented to maintain service continuity.
Syed Adil slammed the authorities for failing to restore these websites. “It has been officially revealed that 91 websites are down, but the actual number could be around 150,” he said.
“There has been little follow-up from the government to restore these websites, which reflects a lack of seriousness.”
