UP STF busts illegal telephone exchange in Meerut
The Uttar Pradesh STF has busted an illegal telephone exchange in Meerut and arrested the kingpin.According to a press statement issued by the STF on Friday, they busted an illegal mobile exchange being run under Parikshitgarh police station area of the district on Thursday night.One Noor Mohammad alias Sakib was arrested for operating the illegal mobile exchange. Police have sent the arrested accused to jail.
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The Uttar Pradesh STF has busted an illegal telephone exchange in Meerut and arrested the kingpin.
According to a press statement issued by the STF on Friday, they busted an illegal mobile exchange being run under Parikshitgarh police station area of the district on Thursday night.
''One Noor Mohammad alias Sakib was arrested for operating the illegal mobile exchange. Several sim boxes, routers, mobile phone and laptops were recovered from his possession,'' read the statement.
According to STF officials, illegal telephone exchanges are used to make international phone calls by bypassing the national exchange. The illegal exchange also allows callers to hide their identities.
The STF has lodged a case under the relevant sections of IPC. Police have sent the arrested accused to jail.
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