New Delhi:
After protests by cell phone users and operators, the government says it's rethinking a ban on pre-paid sim cards for mobile phones in Kashmir.
The Home Minister said on Wednesday that mobile operators would have to suggest plans that do not compromise security. Till then, the ban stays.
"Once we have in place a fairly secure system, then perhaps we can review the decision, but for the time being that decision stands," said P Chidambaram
On November 1, the ban was introduced in Jammu and Kashmir because of reports that those signing up for pre-paid connections were not being verified as required by vendors and operators.
There are 38 lakh pre-paid mobile phone subscribers in the state.