Mobile services have become common in India, But the use of prepaid SIM cards is restricted in some areas. Actually, these restrictions are in those areas where more security has to be maintained. Let us know where prepaid SIM cards do not work in India and what are the reasons behind it.
Prepaid SIM Card in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a state in India where the use of prepaid SIM cards is largely restricted. The main reason behind banning prepaid SIM cards here is security concerns. The government has to take such steps to stop terrorist activities and spread unrest.
Also North of India–Eastern states such as Assam, मेघालय, मणिपुर, Nagaland,Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram often have some special restrictions regarding prepaid SIM cards.
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Why was the ban imposed?
Actually terrorist organizations often use prepaid SIM cards for communicationThese SIM cards can be easily purchased and are difficult to tracePrepaid SIM cards can also be used to spread rumors and create unrest.
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For people visiting Jammu and Kashmir, using postpaid SIM card is the best optionComplete KYC for postpaid SIM cards (Know Your Customer) process has to be completed, Due to which it is easy to trace these SIM cards.
Let us tell you that apart from Jammu and Kashmir, there may be some restrictions on prepaid SIM cards in some other border areas of India tooThis step is taken in these areas also due to security reasons.
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