Govt asks Jio, Airtel, Idea to block 28,000 phones, verify 20 lakh numbers
DoT) has instructed major telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, to block 28,200 mobile handsets allegedly linked to cyber crimes. This action comes as part of a broader effort to combat the misuse of telecom resources in cyber crimes and financial frauds.
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“Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Police have joined hands for curbing the misuse of telecom resources in cyber-crime and financial frauds,” said an official statement.
It also said that this “collaborative effort aims to dismantle networks of fraudsters and protect citizens from digital threats.”
Collaborative Effort to Combat Misuse
The DoT, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and State Police have collaborated to tackle the misuse of telecom resources. This joint effort aims to dismantle networks of fraudsters and protect citizens from digital threats.
Immediate Reverification of 20 Lakh Mobile Connections
In addition to blocking the mobile handsets, the telecom companies have been directed to carry out immediate reverification of 20 lakh mobile connections in the country. This step is crucial to ensure that these connections are legitimate and not being used for illicit purposes.
Chakshu Portal and Other Measures
The DoT has been proactive in combating telecom fraud. In March, it launched the Chakshu portal to handle telecom fraud-related grievances. Since then, the department has blacklisted 52 entities
