The Cyber Cell of the Kaithal Police has successfully recovered 78 lost mobile phones valued at approximately Rs 12.5 lakh during the month of June and returned them to their rightful owners. The recovered handsets were formally handed over by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sushil Prakash at the Police Lines on Tuesday.
How the Recovery Was Achieved
According to police officials, the Cyber Cell has been instrumental not only in combating cybercrime but also in tracing lost mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. The recovery operation was carried out under the supervision of Cyber Cell In-charge Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rakesh, with a dedicated team comprising ASI Randeep Singh, Head Constables Deepak and Arun, and Constable Anil Kumar.
Police officials stated that the team traced the missing devices by gathering technical leads and continuously monitoring complaints registered on the CEIR portal. The owners expressed their gratitude to the police after receiving their mobile phones and appreciated the efforts of the Cyber Cell.
Detailed Process and Police Appeal
Providing further details, DSP Sushil Prakash explained that the district police had successfully traced the mobile phones by regularly monitoring complaints received through the CEIR portal. He noted that the portal, launched by the Government of India, enables users to report lost or stolen mobile phones. Once a report is filed, the device's IMEI number is blocked to prevent misuse. When the phone is traced, the complainant is informed, and the handset is returned after due verification.
Superintendent of Police Manpreet Singh Sudan praised the Cyber Cell team for its consistent efforts and urged citizens to report lost mobile phones without delay. “People should immediately register a complaint on the CEIR portal if their mobile phone is lost. This not only helps prevent the phone from being misused for criminal activities but also increases the chances of tracing and recovering it at the earliest,” the SP said.
Impact and Community Response
The recovery of 78 phones worth Rs 12.5 lakh underscores the effectiveness of the CEIR portal in tackling mobile theft and loss. The swift action by the Cyber Cell has not only restored valuable devices to their owners but also curbed potential misuse of the phones for illegal activities. The owners, who received their phones at the Police Lines event, expressed heartfelt thanks to the police team for their diligent work.
The Kaithal Police continue to encourage residents to utilize the CEIR portal for reporting lost or stolen phones, emphasizing that timely reporting is key to successful recovery. The Cyber Cell remains committed to leveraging technology to enhance public safety and recover lost property.
