The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has cracked down on an illegal telephone exchange suspected to be aiding anti-social activities in the state as most of the calls were routed from West Asia and neighbouring countries. For the past one and a half years, the ATS has been investigating individuals operating such exchanges. Their investigation culminated in the arrest of a person involved in this operation.

“The ATS has busted the illegal telephone exchange which is suspected to be used for various illegal and subversive activities. This busting of illegal exchange has also prevented future loss of government revenue,” the Maharashtra ATS said in a statement.