Police Intensifies Action Across J & K To Curb SIM Card Misuse

2025-02-09 03:15:18

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday said that it has ramped up efforts to curb the misuse of SIM cards by terrorists and criminal elements, officials said.

In a statement, the police said that extensive inspections have been carried out across multiple districts, including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Bandipora, Samba, and Kishtwar, to ensure strict compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms by SIM card vendors. These measures aim to prevent unauthorized issuance and misuse of SIM cards, maintaining the security and integrity of communication networks.

The spokesman further stated that over the past year, more than 30 individuals have been arrested for procuring SIM cards in their names and passing them on to terrorists for unlawful activities. The State Investigation Agency and district police units continue to take firm action against such violations.

J&K Police remain committed to public safety and will continue enforcement measures to prevent the exploitation of communication networks by anti-national and criminal elements. Citizens are urged to exercise caution regarding SIM cards issued in their names. Any individual found facilitating the misuse of SIM cards for terrorism or organized crime will face strict legal consequences, reads the statement.

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