India investigates website blocks issued under forged court orders

Indian police launched a probe after internet blocks were ordered using forged court documents.

Indian authorities are investigating how internet providers were ordered to block 129 illegal betting websites using fake state high court orders. Police have launched a formal inquiry and requested connection logs to trace the origins of the fraudulent directives. The security breach highlights vulnerabilities in the enforcement chain for online content restrictions.

• The targets129 illegal betting websites were blocked under the fraudulent directives.

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