Security Alert / National Security Alert: Rajasthan Acts Against Espionage Risk, Bans Pakistani SIM Cards Along Jaisalmer Border
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The Jaisalmer administration in Rajasthan has banned Pakistani SIM cards in border areas, citing national security risks from cross-border signals penetrating Indian territory.
Jaipur/Rajasthan, June 3: The Jaisalmer district administration in Rajasthan has imposed a complete ban on the use and possession of Pakistani SIM cards in border areas, citing serious national security concerns.
District Collector and Magistrate Anupama Jorwal issued the prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which corresponds to the former Section 144 of the CrPC. The order prohibits the use, possession, or establishment of any communication through Pakistani SIM cards within Jaisalmer’s border areas. Officials warned that violations will invite strict legal action, including arrest and prosecution under relevant security laws.
Additional District Magistrate Parsa Ram explained that extra precaution is necessary in Jaisalmer due to its sensitive border location. “We have been releasing this order under relevant section from time to time, looking at the sensitivity of the situation,” he said.
Authorities noted that Pakistani mobile tower signals extend nearly 3 to 4 kilometres inside Indian territory, enabling cross-border communication through Pakistani SIM cards. Intelligence agencies have flagged concerns that such connectivity could be misused for espionage or anti-national activities.
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According to official sources, several mobile towers installed near the India-Pakistan border on the Pakistani side provide strong signal coverage into Indian villages. This network penetration allows communication using Pakistani SIM cards, creating a significant security vulnerability.
Similar restrictions have been imposed in the past amid heightened border tensions. Security and intelligence agencies have repeatedly warned that suspicious individuals or anti-social elements could exploit Pakistani networks to transmit sensitive information across the border. Officials stressed that communication conducted through foreign SIM networks is difficult to monitor through Indian telecom systems, increasing the risk of covert communication and intelligence leaks.
The administration has classified the issue as a serious threat to national security, reflecting heightened vigilance in Rajasthan’s sensitive border district. Authorities continue to monitor communication networks and movement patterns closely to safeguard national interests.
District Collector and Magistrate Anupama Jorwal issued the prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which corresponds to the former Section 144 of the CrPC. The order prohibits the use, possession, or establishment of any communication through Pakistani SIM cards within Jaisalmer’s border areas. Officials warned that violations will invite strict legal action, including arrest and prosecution under relevant security laws.
Additional District Magistrate Parsa Ram explained that extra precaution is necessary in Jaisalmer due to its sensitive border location. “We have been releasing this order under relevant section from time to time, looking at the sensitivity of the situation,” he said.
Authorities noted that Pakistani mobile tower signals extend nearly 3 to 4 kilometres inside Indian territory, enabling cross-border communication through Pakistani SIM cards. Intelligence agencies have flagged concerns that such connectivity could be misused for espionage or anti-national activities.
Also Read: Rajasthan’s Desert Wealth: Rare Minerals and Gas Fuel India’s Energy Future
According to official sources, several mobile towers installed near the India-Pakistan border on the Pakistani side provide strong signal coverage into Indian villages. This network penetration allows communication using Pakistani SIM cards, creating a significant security vulnerability.
Similar restrictions have been imposed in the past amid heightened border tensions. Security and intelligence agencies have repeatedly warned that suspicious individuals or anti-social elements could exploit Pakistani networks to transmit sensitive information across the border. Officials stressed that communication conducted through foreign SIM networks is difficult to monitor through Indian telecom systems, increasing the risk of covert communication and intelligence leaks.
The administration has classified the issue as a serious threat to national security, reflecting heightened vigilance in Rajasthan’s sensitive border district. Authorities continue to monitor communication networks and movement patterns closely to safeguard national interests.
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