Kulgam, Nov 07: In a sustained and comprehensive effort to curb the misuse of SIM cards by terrorists, their associates, and criminal networks, Kulgam Police today launched a massive district-wide crackdown to ensure strict compliance with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) guidelines.
Acting on credible inputs and intelligence-based assessments, multiple police teams were constituted under the supervision of senior officers to conduct simultaneous inspections of SIM card vendors across all major towns and market areas of the district. The drive aimed to verify vendor licenses, customer documentation, and KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures to prevent the fraudulent issuance and circulation of SIM cards that could be exploited for unlawful activities.
During the inspections, vendors were thoroughly briefed about the importance of adhering to DoT norms and telecom regulatory guidelines. They were sensitized about their legal responsibilities and cautioned that any deviation, negligence, or deliberate violation in maintaining proper documentation or customer verification would attract stringent legal action, including cancellation of license and registration of FIRs where necessary.
The initiative forms an integral part of Kulgam Police’s proactive strategy to dismantle the communication networks used by anti-national elements, cybercriminals, and fraudsters. By tightening the verification and monitoring process, the police aim to curb the use of SIM cards in terrorism-related communication, online scams, impersonation, and misinformation campaigns.
Speaking about the initiative, SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Choudhary (IPS) said, “Ensuring accountability and transparency in SIM card issuance is vital to national and public security. We are committed to preventing any misuse of telecom services by anti-social elements. Vendors must strictly adhere to KYC norms and maintain complete documentation, as even a minor lapse can have serious security implications.”
Kulgam Police has assured that such inspection drives will continue in the coming days to ensure full compliance and to maintain a secure and transparent communication ecosystem across the district.
