Azamgarh Police Recover 265 Lost Mobile Phones Worth Rs 61 Lakh
In a massive win for citizens, Azamgarh police recovered 265 lost Android phones worth Rs 61 lakh and returned them to their rightful owners.
In a massive breakthrough for law enforcement in Uttar Pradesh, the Azamgarh police have successfully recovered 265 lost Android mobile phones, valued at approximately Rs 61 lakh. The operation culminated in a heartfelt moment at the Reserve Police Line, where the devices were handed back to their rightful owners.
A Major Success for the Recovery Campaign
The recovery of these handsets is not an isolated incident but the result of a dedicated, long-term campaign launched in February 2024. Under the strategic guidance of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Anil Kumar, the department has been working tirelessly to track down missing devices and reunite them with their owners.
The process involves a sophisticated technological approach:
- CEIR Portal: Citizens register complaints regarding lost or stolen devices through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal.
- CCTNS Team: Once a report is filed, the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) team takes immediate action to trace the location and recover the handsets.
Emotional Handover at Police Line
On Saturday, the fruits of this hard work were visible as Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Chirag Jain personally handed over the 265 recovered phones to the owners. The atmosphere was one of relief and gratitude, with many owners expressing deep appreciation for the police department's commitment to retrieving their lost property.
Impressive Track Record in 2026
The scale of the Azamgarh police's success is reflected in their recent statistics. According to official data, the recovery efforts have seen unprecedented results:
- Current Year Success: In 2026 alone, the police have recovered 2,398 Android mobile phones, with an estimated market value of roughly Rs 6.31 crore.
- Long-term Impact: Since the campaign began in February 2024, the force has recovered a staggering total of 6,035 Android phones over a 32-month period.
- Total Value: The cumulative value of all recovered devices since the campaign's inception stands at an incredible Rs 14.37 crore.
Police Urge Citizens to Use CEIR
To maintain this momentum and ensure that no lost device goes untraced, the Azamgarh police have issued a strong advisory to the public. They urge any citizen who has lost or had their mobile phone stolen to immediately report the incident on the CEIR portal. Prompt reporting is the most critical step in enabling the police to initiate recovery actions and bring these expensive devices back home.