Budgam, Sep 28: In a significant move to prevent SIM card misuse and enhance public safety, Budgam Police conducted a comprehensive inspection of SIM card vendors across the district. The initiative aimed to ensure strict compliance with guidelines for SIM card sales and activations.

It said that Special Police teams were deployed to check vendors’ adherence to the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, documentation processes and regulations set by the Department of Telecommunications.

The inspections are aimed to ensure that SIM cards are issued only after proper verification and to curb fraudulent practices.

During the drive, vendors were reminded of the mandatory guidelines, which include, biometric Aadhaar verification for both vendors and customers, physical presence of customers during

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