Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) conducted a raid on mobile phone repair shops in Mansehra to combat IMEI tampering and sale of cloned devices.
Authorities confiscated computers and software used for IMEI tampering during the operation.
Six individuals were arrested during the raid and will face legal proceedings.
PTA emphasizes the risks posed by IMEI tampering to public safety and national security and warns of severe consequences for offenders.