BHARATH NEWS:HYDERABAD: Cyberabad Police Recover 800 Stolen andLost Mobile Phones Worth ₹2.40 Crore in 35 Days*
- DCP Crimes K. Narasimha, IPS, Commends Cyberabad Police for Mobile Recovery Efforts
In a major breakthrough, under the leadership of DCP Crimes K. Narasimha, IPS, the CCS, IT Cell, and Social Media teams of Cyberabad Police have successfully recovered 800 stolen and lost mobile phones over the past 35 days. Utilizing the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, the recovered phones, valued at ₹2.40 crore, were handed over to their rightful owners in a formal event held today (23.10.2024) at the Cyberabad Commissionerate Main Conference Hall.
DCP Crimes K. Narasimha, IPS, said, “In the past 35 days, Cyberabad Police have recovered 800 mobile phones. Among them, 135 were recovered by Madhapur CCS, 140 by Balanagar CCS, 101 by Medchal CCS, 133 by Rajendranagar CCS, 72 by Shamshabad CCS, 105 by Medchal Zone, and 101 by the IT Cell.”
The DCP emphasized the importance of avoiding the purchase or sale of stolen items, as it is a punishable offense. He advised, “Protect your property and avoid negligence. Cyber crimes are on the rise, and fraudsters are using tactics like making inappropriate video calls to blackmail individuals.” He further warned the public about UPI frauds and urged caution when handling mobile devices, especially avoiding suspicious links.
“Mobile phones play a crucial role in our daily lives, containing sensitive information and personal memories. Thieves are persistent, and it’s our responsibility to be equally vigilant in recovering these phones. Despite high levels of education, many people are still unaware of how to prevent stolen mobile phones from being misused,” he added.
The DCP encouraged the public to report lost or stolen mobile phones at their nearest police station or through the CEIR portal, which is available nationwide across all States and Union Territories. He stressed that the use of the CEIR portal can prevent the misuse of stolen phones and ensure quicker recovery. For cyber crimes, he urged citizens to dial 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in, and file a complaint as soon as possible after the theft.
Several recipients of the recovered phones shared their stories and expressed their gratitude to the Cyberabad Police for their prompt action in recovering their devices.
DCP Crimes K. Narasimha, IPS, extended his appreciation to CCRB, ACP Crimes Kalinga Rao, CCS ACP K. Shashank Reddy, IT Cell Inspector Jagadeeshwar, Rajendranagar CCS Inspector Sanjay Kumar, Shamshabad CCS Inspector Pavan, Balanagar CCS Inspector Raju, Medchal CCS Inspector Narasimha, Medchal DI Venkat Reddy, along with the ASIs, Head Constables, Women Police Constables, and the IT Cell and CCS teams for their outstanding efforts in the recovery operation.