The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has issued an important instruction to the Department of Telecommunications. According to this, Aadhaar based biometric verification has now been made mandatory for new SIM card connections. The move is aimed at curbing the growing misuse of mobile connections obtained through fake documents. Importantly, illegal SIM cards are purchased with forged documents and then misused.
Biometric verification through Aadhaar is required
According to the report, earlier users used to use any government ID, such as Water ID or passport, to get a new mobile connection. However, biometric verification through Aadhaar is still required to activate the new SIM card. Retailers will now have to compulsorily follow this new rule.
This decision was taken after the review meeting of the telecom sector.
This decision has been taken after the current review meeting of the telecom sector. In which it was found that fake SIM cards played a role in the financial scam. The investigation revealed instances where multiple SIM cards were linked to a single device, violating telecom rules and promoting cyber crimes.
PMO instructions
Now strict action will be taken. The PMO has directed the Department of Telecommunications to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and identify and prosecute the culprits. Strict action will be taken against retailers who activate SIM cards through fake documents. The government has now taken strict steps to stop cyber criminals and stop purchasing fake SIM cards.
