Govt asks Jio, Airtel, Idea to block 28,000 phones, verify 20 lakh numbers

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has directed major telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets allegedly linked to cyber crimes. This action is part of a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Police to combat the misuse of telecom resources. The DoT has also instructed telecom companies to immediately reverify 20 lakh mobile connections. Measures such as the Chakshu portal and blocking of suspicious mobile numbers and IMEIs have been taken to combat telecom fraud.
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