08/11/2025
DISTRICT POLICE KISHTWAR LAUNCHES SIM VENDOR INSPECTION DRIVE, RECORDS TAKEN FOR VERIFICATION AND ANALYSIS
Kishtwar, Nov. 08, 2025:
District Police Kishtwar, under the directions of *SSP Kishtwar, Sh. Naresh Singh - JKPS,* conducted an extensive inspection drive across SIM card vendor outlets in Kishtwar district to enhance security and curb unauthorized SIM distribution. All GOs and SHOs of their respective jurisdictions carried out inspections of SIM vendor outlets as part of this coordinated district-wide exercise.
During the drive, vendors were directed to maintain complete records of all issued SIM cards, strictly follow KYC (Know Your Customer) guidelines, and refrain from selling fake or pre-activated SIM cards. The inspections also emphasized the importance of keeping detailed records related to recharges, duplicate SIM issuance, and logs for lost or damaged SIM cards, along with the corresponding customer details.
*SSP Kishtwar,* reiterated the importance of transparency and integrity in the SIM issuance process to prevent potential misuse. He also advised mobile phone sellers and repair technicians to maintain accurate transaction records, including customer identification details, to ensure accountability and public safety.
District Police Kishtwar will continue to monitor vendor activities and conduct similar inspections in the future to strengthen compliance and reinforce telecom-related security measures across the district.