Srinagar: Police in Bandipora on Saturday launched a comprehensive inspection drive of SIM card vendors across the district.
Reports said that police teams from all Police Stations and Police Posts conducted detailed inspections of SIM card vendors operating within their respective jurisdictions. During the inspections, emphasis was laid on verifying identity proofs, maintaining proper records, and ensuring that SIM cards are issued only to genuine subscribers with valid documentation.
Police in its statement issued here on Saturday in this connection warned that any vendor found violating regulatory norms will face strict legal action, including penalties, cancellation of license, or prosecution under relevant laws. Police in its also appealed people to fully cooperate with it during these inspections to ensure that SIM cards registered in their names are not misused. Police in its statement also appealed people to report any suspicious activity or irregular issuance of SIM cards to the nearest police station.
