Police recover 161 mobile phones worth ₹35.54 lakh in Sathya Sai district
Police in India's Sri Sathya Sai district have successfully recovered 161 lost or stolen mobile phones valued at ₹35.54 lakh. Authorities used the occasion to educate the public on using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal to report missing devices and verify second-hand purchases.
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This initiative highlights the effectiveness of digital tracking infrastructure in combating mobile theft and provides actionable security advice for citizens to protect their personal property.
Sri Sathya Sai district police have recovered 161 lost and stolen mobile phones worth ₹35.54 lakh and returned them to their owners, bringing the total number of phones recovered this year to 417. The value of the recovered devices since January has crossed ₹1 crore.
Addressing a press conference here on Monday, after conducting the Mobile Recovery Mela, Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar said that people should immediately report missing phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, providing the IMEI number, mobile number, date and place of loss, and purchase details. Those who are unfamiliar with the process can approach the nearest police station for assistance.
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