"lost-phones"

If your gadget was stolen or lost prior to the launch of CEIR, register your details on website (https://www.ceir.gov.in) and block the gadgets

Though a password is required to unlock a phone or the app, these days it may not be difficult for cybercriminals and thieves, especially if you were using easy-to-guess passwords, to open your phone.

What you should be doing to get your lost or stolen phone back. Note down the IMEI number and use HawkEye app of the Hyderabad Police