Cyberabad Police recover 1,190 phones worth over Rs 3.5 crore

The recovered phones were handed over to their owners in an event held at the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police have recovered a total of 1,190 mobile phones worth Rs 3.5 crore, which were either stolen or lost in the last 50 days.

The Central Crime Station officials recovered 1,010 mobile phones out of the 1,190, while the remaining 180 phones were recovered by the law and order police using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal.

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The recovered phones were handed over to their owners in an event held at the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate on Friday.

On the occasion, DCP (Crimes) K Narasimha highlighted the importance of avoiding the purchase/sale of stolen items, as it is was a punishable offense.

“Protect your belongings and remain vigilant. Cybercrimes are increasing, with fraudsters using tactics such as inappropriate video calls to blackmail individuals,” he warned.

He further stated that mobile phones were an essential part of our daily lives, storing sensitive information and cherished memories. Despite high levels of education, many people remain unaware of how to safeguard themselves from the misuse of stolen phones.

The DCP encouraged citizens to promptly report lost or stolen phones at their nearest police station or through the CEIR portal, which is available nationwide across all States and Union Territories. He emphasised that the CEIR portal helps prevent the misuse of stolen phones and speeds up recovery efforts.

For report crime, he advised citizens to call 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in to file a complaint without delay.