Palamu Bust: Illegal Mobile Factory Uncovered, Raises Cyber Security Concerns

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News18•28-01-2026, 09:20
Palamu Bust: Illegal Mobile Factory Uncovered, Raises Cyber Security Concerns
- •An illegal mini mobile factory was busted in Khap Sarauna village, Panki, Palamu, operating under the guise of mobile repair.
- •Police recovered over 300 mobile phones, including Jio keypad mobiles, and a large quantity of assembling equipment.
- •Two alleged kingpins, Viklap Kumar Singh and Ranjit Kumar Singh, have been taken into custody.
- •Palamu SP Reshma Rameshan stated that parts were sourced from Bengal, and phones were supplied to neighboring districts.
- •Security experts warn that such unregistered devices pose a significant threat to national telecom networks and could be used for cyber fraud or anti-national activities.
Why It Matters: The Palamu illegal mobile factory bust highlights a major threat to national cyber and communication security.
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