Pampa police recover 70-plus phones lost by Sabarimala pilgrims
Pampa police have successfully recovered over 70 mobile phones lost by Sabarimala pilgrims using the Central Equipment Identity Register portal. The devices, valued at over ₹10 lakh, are being returned to their owners across eight states.
Why it matters
The successful use of the CEIR portal demonstrates the effectiveness of national digital infrastructure in tracking and recovering lost property.
The Pampa police have recovered more than 70 mobile phones lost by Sabarimala pilgrims during a special drive conducted in September.
The police identified the phones that had been registered and blocked through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. The users of the devices, traced to eight States, were contacted over the phone or served notices, following which the phones were brought to the Pampa police station from different States.
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