Rajasthan Police Blocks Over 2 Lakh Suspicious SIMs to Combat Cyber Crime

Rajasthan Police has blocked 2.36 lakh suspicious SIMs and 2.29 lakh mobile handsets in the Mewat region as part of 'Operation Antivirus'. They have recovered over 5,000 stolen and lost mobiles, returning them to their owners. The operation is in coordination with the Government of India and the Department of Telecommunications.

In a decisive move to combat cyber crime in the Mewat region, Rajasthan Police has successfully blocked 2.36 lakh suspicious SIMs and 2.29 lakh mobile handsets, according to officials.

In the past two months, the police have recovered over 5,000 lost and stolen mobiles, returning them to their rightful owners, a statement revealed.

Named 'Operation Antivirus,' the initiative is executed in collaboration with the Government of India and the Department of Telecommunications. Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) Hemant Priyadarshi confirmed that effective action has been taken against identified cyber criminals, leading to a significant reduction in cyber crimes.

(With inputs from agencies.)