If you get trapped in fake SIM card, you will have to go to jail, find out like this

The government is working on new technology every day regarding security related rules and various measures are being taken to strengthen the security of the country and its citizens. Under this, the government has taken a very concrete step regarding SIM card fraud, under which if someone buys a fake SIM card or is caught in possession of it, he can be sentenced to 3 years in jail and along with this, he can be punished with 50 rupees fine. You may also have to pay a heavy fine of up to Rs. lakh.

Let us tell you that this rule has been passed by the Central Government in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha houses and after the signature of the President, this bill will be converted into law. In such a situation, many times, knowingly or unknowingly, you also get trapped in the trap of fake SIM card, so here you can easily find out whether the SIM card you have bought is fake or not? So let us know what is the method through which you can easily find out whether your SIM card is fake or not?

How to know if a SIM card is fake?

There are very simple steps to check the genuineness of the SIM card you are using or to find out whether it is a fake SIM card.

For this, first of all you have to go to Sanchar Sathi portal. Let us tell you that this portal has been created by the Department of Telecommunications and here you will easily get all the information related to your SIM card.

After this, as soon as you login, you will see the option of Know your mobile connection, on clicking which you will have to fill your 10 digit mobile number.

As soon as you fill this column, you will get the option of captcha code or OTP, after selecting which you will get all the information about your mobile.

New rules for buying SIM cards in the new year

Let us tell you that earlier to buy a SIM card, you used to need only Aadhar card or you could easily get the SIM card by using any ID card, but in the new year these rules have changed and now you have to get the SIM card after biometric test. Only SIM card will be available. Unless your biometric verification is done, the telecom company will not provide you a SIM card. If any telecom company violates this rule, a heavy fine of Rs 2 crore has been imposed on it by the government. Along with this, the license of the shop selling mobile SIM cards can also be canceled with immediate effect.

– Vindhyavasini Singh