Bandipora Police Launch Inspection Drive to Curb Misuse of SIM Cards and Ensure KYC Compliance

Drive to Curb Misuse

As part of its continued and sustained efforts to strengthen public safety and communication security, Bandipora Police today launched a comprehensive inspection drive of SIM card vendors across the district.

The drive aims to prevent the misuse of SIM cards for criminal, fraudulent, or terror-related activities and to ensure strict compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines and telecom regulations.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

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.

Any vendor found violating regulatory norms will face strict legal action, including penalties, cancellation of license, or prosecution under relevant laws.

The general public has been requested to extend full cooperation during these inspections and to ensure that SIM cards registered in their names are not misused. Citizens are also urged to report any suspicious activity or irregular issuance of SIM cards to the nearest Police Station or the District Police Helpline.

Bandipora Police remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of communication networks and maintaining public trust by preventing their exploitation for unlawful or anti-national activities.

Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) Conducts Surprise Searches at Srinagar and Kupwara Jails

Srinagar Central Jail

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday carried out surprise searches at multiple jails across the Valley, including Central Jail Srinagar and District Jail Kupwara.

Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the search operation was launched as part of an ongoing drive to monitor activities inside jails and ensure that no prohibited material is being used or exchanged by inmates.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“Teams of Counter Intelligence Kashmir carried out searches at Central Jail Srinagar and District Jail Kupwara today. The exercise is aimed at strengthening internal security and checking any suspicious activity,” officials said.

The searches were conducted in coordination with prison authorities. Sources said that documentation, barracks, and inmate belongings were examined during the search—(KNO)

Two Terrorists Killed in Anti-Infiltration Operation in Kupwara’s Keran Sector

Indian Army in Kathua encounter

Army on Saturday said that two terrorists have been killed in an anti-Infiltration operation in Keran sector area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

Taking on micro-blogging platform X, the army’s Chinar Corps wrote, ”Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Two terrorists have been neutralised by the security forces in the ongoing operation. Search of the area in progress.Earlier, Army said that an anti-Infiltration bid has been foiled and terrorists have been trapped.More details awaited.(GNS)