Illegal Telephone Exchange Busted in Pune, Potential Terror Links Suspected

Maharashtra police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted an illegal telephone exchange in Pune, operated by Naushad Ahmed Siddiqui. The exchange caused revenue loss to the Department of Telecom and had potential terrorist links. Seven SIM boxes, 3,788 SIM cards, and various electronic devices were seized.

Maharashtra police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has dismantled an illegal telephone exchange in Pune, officials confirmed on Thursday. The unlawful operation, run by Naushad Ahmed Siddiqui, posed revenue threats to the Department of Telecom and potential risks for terrorist activities.

ATS officials revealed that the facility was located in Pune's Kondhwa area. Authorities confiscated seven SIM boxes, 3,788 SIM cards, nine WiFi routers, antennas, inverters, and laptops. Specific financial damage figures were not disclosed.

Legal actions have commenced under several pertinent laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Indian Telegraph Act. Efforts are currently ongoing to trace additional suspects involved.

(With inputs from agencies.)