SIM card scam to be probed by CID

 
Addressing a news conference here, he said some of the cases unearthed in Mysore have been referred to the CID and the matter is being probed thoroughly.

A meeting of all leading service providers was conducted in Bangalore and briefed them about the Sim card scam reported from major cities of the State.

 It was also duty of dealers to issue Sim card to customers only collecting proper documents or otherwise action would be initiated against them.

Henceforth, both service providers and dealers should be careful while issuing the Sim cards. They have been advised to hold meetings in all districts to create awareness among masses.

Asked about movement of naxalites of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh taking in forests of Karnataka, the DGP said there has been movement of naxalites because of which the cops are on high alert. Fortunately, the police have curbed naxalism to a great extent in some districts. Although, the situation is not alarming but they have to be on their toes.