Chandigarh, Aug. 20 -- The Punjab Police has launched a statewide investigation into complaints of unauthorised camps allegedly collecting personal data of citizens under the pretext of enrolling them in government schemes. Inquiry teams have been constituted across all districts to probe the matter.

According to reports received by the police, these camps are being organised by individuals or groups without any official authorisation, during which sensitive personal details, including Aadhaar information, are being collected. Officials fear that such practices expose citizens to the risk of data theft, identity misuse, and bank fraud. In some cases, forms were reportedly being filled out at the camps, raising further suspicion of fraudu...