Cyberabad cops recover 570 stolen, lost mobiles worth Rs 1.50 cr in 25 days

Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police successfully recovered 570 stolen and lost mobile phones over the past 25 days using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal.

The recovered phones, valued at Rs 1.50 crores, were handed over to their respective owners on Friday by DCP Crimes K Narasimha at the Cyberabad Commissionerate.

“In the past eight months, Cyberabad Police have recovered 2,696 stolen mobile phones,” the DCP said.

The DCP added: “Of these, 1,200 phones were recovered in the last three months, with 570 retrieved in just the past 25 days. Among the 1,200 mobile phones recovered over the past three months, 101 were from Madhapur CCS, 87 from Rajendranagar CCS, 100 from Shamshabad CCS, 95 from Medchal CCS, 97 from Balanagar CCS, and 90 by the IT Cell.”

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Use CEIR portal to prevent the misuse of stolen phones

The DCP urged the public to report lost mobile phones either at their nearest police station or directly through the CEIR portal, which is accessible online across all States and Union Territories. He highlighted that using the CEIR portal helps prevent the misuse of stolen phones and facilitates their swift recovery.

“Mobile phones play a vital role in our daily lives, containing important information and cherished memories. Thieves are relentless, so the police must be equally persistent in their recovery efforts. Despite many people being educated, few are aware of how to prevent stolen mobiles from being misused,” the DCP said.

Mobiles lost while travelling in bus and on bikes recovered

One of the persons, who had come to retrieve her lost phone at the meeting, shared her experience: “I lost my mobile phone on a moving bus and thought I would never see it again. I reported the loss at the nearest police station, and to my surprise, the Cyberabad Police swiftly recovered it and returned it to me. I am truly grateful to the Cyberabad Police for their remarkable efforts.”

Another recipient said, “I lost my mobile phone while riding my bike and went to the Jagadgirigutta Police Station to file a complaint. The police received me courteously and assured me they would recover my phone. Shortly after, they informed me that my mobile had been found and would be returned to me. I am truly grateful to the Cyberabad Police for their prompt action.”