240 mobile phones recovered by Puducherry police handed over to owners
Puducherry Cyber Crime police successfully recovered 240 stolen mobile phones, valued at ₹45.4 lakh, and returned them to their rightful owners. The phones belonged to complainants from Puducherry and other states like Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. This recovery was facilitated through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal.
Why it matters
This demonstrates effective law enforcement in combating cybercrime and recovering stolen property, highlighting the successful use of technology like the CEIR portal to aid victims and deter theft. It also encourages public cooperation in reporting lost or stolen devices.
The Puducherry Cyber Crime police, on Saturday (June 13, 2026), handed over 240 mobile phones worth ₹45.4 lakh to their owners.
The article provides a factual report of a police operation and its positive outcome, without any discernible political or ideological slant.
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