Police conduct inspection of SIM vendors in Poonch

Poonch police conducted a comprehensive district-wide inspection of SIM card vendors to ensure their compliance with the Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines. The inspection drive was held in Poonch, Surankote, Mendhar, and Gursai subdivisions.

“The initiative was aimed at ensuring compliance with mandatory KYC guidelines and preventing the misuse of cards for anti-national and other unlawful activities,” an official informed.

During the drive, police teams visited multiple vendors, inspected their documentation processes and verified adherence to KYC norms prescribed by the Department of Telecommunications.

Vendors were instructed to ensure that SIM cards were issued only after thorough verification of customer identity and address.

On-the-spot guidance was provided to vendors about the correct procedures for collecting and verifying documents such as Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and other valid proofs of identity. They were also reminded of the importance of maintaining accurate records and reporting any suspicious activities or irregularities to the authorities.