Aligarh’s law enforcement has pulled off an impressive feat, reuniting 238 citizens with their missing mobile phones valued at nearly Rs 49 lakh. Lost during travel, pickpocketed in crowds, or misplaced in daily hustle—these devices are back where they belong, thanks to relentless police efforts.
Leveraging the India government’s CEIR app, officers blocked and located each phone via IMEI tracking. Cyber cell operatives, working in coordinated teams, scoured markets, repair shops, and second-hand dealers, verifying ownership through documents before handing over the devices.
Emotional scenes unfolded as owners reclaimed their phones. ‘It felt like finding a lost family member,’ one woman recounted, explaining how her device held irreplaceable videos of her child’s first steps. The total haul represents countless personal stories saved from digital oblivion.
Experts praise CEIR for curbing phone-related crimes by making stolen devices unsellable. Police advise: Keep your IMEI handy, report thefts swiftly to your local station, and file online complaints. This proactive approach not only recovers assets but deters thieves nationwide.
As Aligarh Police celebrates this milestone, they call on residents to embrace tech-savvy safety measures. In an era where phones are lifelines, such recoveries remind us that hope persists even in loss.