SRINAGAR : Police in Handwara area of north Kashmir carried out a district-wide inspection of SIM card vendors to ensure strict adherence to regulatory guidelines. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

A police spokesperson said that special teams were deployed to check whether vendors were complying with the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and documentation processes mandated by the Department of Telecommunications. The exercise, officials added, is part of an effort to curb fraudulent practices and guarantee that SIM cards are issued only after thorough verification.

During the inspection, vendors were reminded of mandatory requirements, including biometric Aadhaar verification for both customers and vendors, the physical presence of customers during issuance, activ

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