In a significant development, the police in Karnataka's Mandya district have successfully traced stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 23 lakh. The breakthrough was achieved using Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) technology, according to officials.
How the Phones Were Traced
The CEIR system, a centralized database of mobile device identities, enabled law enforcement to track the stolen handsets efficiently. This technology helps in blocking and tracing lost or stolen mobile phones by using their unique International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers.
Officials stated that the recovered phones were part of a larger operation aimed at curbing mobile theft in the region. The exact number of phones recovered has not been disclosed, but the total value amounts to Rs 23 lakh.
Impact on Crime Prevention
The use of CEIR technology marks a proactive step in combating mobile theft. By registering IMEI numbers, authorities can quickly identify and locate stolen devices, making it harder for criminals to sell them. This success is expected to encourage wider adoption of the system across the state.
Police have urged citizens to keep a record of their phone's IMEI number and report thefts immediately to facilitate faster recovery.
