Srinagar, Oct 01: As part of its sustained efforts to strengthen internal security and prevent the misuse of mobile communication facilities, J&K Police launched a special district-wide inspection of SIM card vendors across Police District Handwara.

An official said that police teams carried out checks at multiple locations, focusing on Verification of Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, Scrutiny of documentation during SIM issuance, ensuring no SIM is activated without valid ID/address verification, reviewing safeguards adopted by vendors against unauthorized issuance.

While interacting with vendors, police officials highlighted their vital role in protecting communication networks from misuse in unlawful activities. Vendors were strictly directed to follow KYC protocols and warned of

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