Srinagar, Nov 07 (KNO): In its continued and sustained efforts to strengthen Public safety and communication security, District Police Srinagar has initiated a comprehensive inspection drive of SIM card vendors across the district.
The drive aims to prevent the misuse of SIM cards for any criminal, fraudulent, or terror-related activities and to ensure strict compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines and telecom regulations, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Police teams from all five zones — covering Police Stations Khanyar, Lal Bazar, Saddar, Nishat, RM Bagh, Soura, Parimpora, Safakadal, Karan Nagar, Batamaloo, Maisuma, Kralkhud, Kothibagh, Zakoora, Ahmad Nagar, Shaheedganj, Sangam, Soura and Police Posts Noorbagh and Bagiyas, Khimber — conducted thorough inspections of SIM vendors operating within their respective jurisdictions.
More than 50 SIM vendors were checked, focusing on verification of identity proofs, record maintenance, and ensuring that SIMs are issued only to genuine subscribers with valid documentation.
Any vendor found violating regulatory norms will face legal consequences, including penalties, cancellation of license, or prosecution under relevant laws, police said.
The public has been requested to extend cooperation during these inspections and to ensure that SIM cards registered in their names are not misused. Citizens are also urged to report any suspicious activity or irregular issuance of SIMs to the nearest police station or the District Police Helpline.
Meanwhile, the spokesman said that Srinagar Police remains committed to ensuring the integrity of communication networks and maintaining public trust by preventing their exploitation for unlawful or anti-national activities—(KNO)