Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police have ramped up efforts to curb the misuse of SIM cards by terrorists and criminal elements.
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, said a police spokesman
These measures aim to prevent unauthorized issuance and misuse of SIM cards, maintaining the security and integrity of communication networks, he said.
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, police said.
