Belthangady: 42 SIM acquisition case: ISD officials gather information

Belthangadi:  Officials from the Internal Security Division (ISD) visited the Dharmasthala police station on Monday to gather information about the illegal acquisition of 42 SIM cards by 5 youths.

Concerning this matter, Dharmasthala police had earlier taken five individuals, including a minor, into custody for questioning.

Meanwhile, a Belthangady court granted conditional bail to the four accused arrested in the case.

According to law, an individual is permitted to purchase up to 9 SIM cards.

The seriousness of the investigation is heightened by the fact that one of the accused is employed abroad. Sources indicate a potential involvement of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the case.