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Terrorists’ SIM cards possibly from Kolkata

KOLKATA: The city police are inquiring into reports by agencies investigating the terrorist strikes in Mumbai that at least two of the SIM cards used in the mobile phones of the terrorists may have been purchased from somewhere in Kolkata, it was learnt from reliable sources here on Tuesday. The Mumbai police have reportedly informed the city police authorities of the development.

Meanwhile, the State government is considering raising an elite special force to tackle terrorism in West Bengal. It will be based here and its personnel will be imparted commando training .

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Terrorists’ SIM cards possibly from Kolkata

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