Kulgam Police Conducts Inspection of SIM Card Vendors Across District
Kulgam: In a continued effort to curb the misuse of SIM cards and ensure strict compliance with Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) guidelines, Kulgam Police on Friday conducted a special drive to inspect SIM card vendors across the district, he said.
In Devsar, the drive was led by SHO Devsar Masood-ul-Hasaan under the supervision of ASP NHW Mumtaz Ali Bhatti, SDPO Qazigund Mansoor Ayaz, and on the directions of SSP Kulgam, Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary (IPS).
During the inspection, teams thoroughly verified documentation processes, customer verification records, and adherence to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. Vendors were also sensitized about the significance of proper verification of applicants prior to issuing SIM cards to prevent potential misuse for unlawful activities, he added.
Senior police official stressed that strict action will be initiated against vendors found violating norms or issuing SIM cards without proper documentation.
Police further urged the public to obtain mobile connections only from authorized dealers and report any suspicious activity related to SIM card issuance.
This drive forms part of Kulgam Police’s ongoing campaign to strengthen digital security and curb cyber-related crimes in the district, he further added.
