In a remarkable display of efficiency, the Bengaluru City Police have dealt a massive blow to mobile phone thieves operating in the tech capital, recovering a staggering 1,949 stolen devices in just one month.
Massive Haul Valued at Crores
The recovered smartphones, with an estimated market value of approximately ₹3 crore, were seized during a special month-long drive conducted across various police stations in Bengaluru. This operation represents one of the largest recoveries of stolen mobile devices in the city's recent history.
Dedicated Teams Track Stolen Devices
According to police officials, special teams were formed specifically to tackle the rising cases of mobile phone thefts in the city. These teams employed advanced tracking methods and coordinated efforts to trace and recover stolen devices from various locations.
City-Wide Operation Yields Results
The month-long special drive saw participation from multiple police stations across Bengaluru, demonstrating the department's commitment to addressing this growing concern. The operation focused on identifying patterns of mobile theft and targeting known receivers of stolen devices.
Victims to Get Their Devices Back
Police authorities have confirmed that the process of returning the recovered mobile phones to their rightful owners has already begun. Victims who had filed police complaints about stolen phones are being contacted through proper channels to claim their devices after completing necessary verification procedures.
A Warning to Criminals
This massive recovery sends a strong message to criminals involved in mobile phone thefts that the Bengaluru Police has enhanced its capabilities to track and recover stolen electronic devices. The successful operation is expected to significantly deter such crimes in the future.
The police have urged citizens to always maintain proper documentation of their device IMEI numbers and immediately file complaints if their phones are stolen to facilitate quicker recovery.
