Delhi Police recovers 168 lost mobiles in 15 days under 'Operation Vishwas'
New Delhi, June 19
Delhi Police has recovered 168 lost mobile phones in the last 15 days, under 'Operation Vishwas', and 88 of these have been handed over to their rightful owners after verification of ownership and completion of necessary formalities, officials said on Friday.
An official statement mentioned that the recovery drive was executed by a dedicated team comprising officials of the Special Staff and designated nodal officers from each police station of the Central District.
The recovered mobile phones had been dispersed across multiple locations and states. Through sustained efforts and effective liaison with local authorities, the police teams successfully traced and recovered devices from various regions, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and other parts of the country.
According to the police, the success of the operation was largely driven by meticulous technical analysis and digital tracking. The teams utilised available technological tools and analytical resources to identify the movement and present location of the lost devices. Each lead was thoroughly examined and followed up on, enabling the recovery of mobile phones that had changed hands and crossed jurisdictional boundaries.
Investigators revealed that technical efforts also facilitated the successful unblocking of mobile phones, enabling their restoration and return to their rightful owners. After due verification of ownership and completion of necessary formalities, 88 mobile phones were handed over to their rightful owners.
The recovered mobile phones contained valuable personal data, professional information, financial applications, and irreplaceable memories of people who, upon receiving the lost devices, expressed their appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the police teams.
Delhi Police emphasised that this initiative demonstrates how coordinated teamwork, technical expertise, and persistent field efforts can deliver tangible results in public service.
Earlier, between the period of June 1 and 10, 71 stolen mobile phones were recovered by the Delhi Police, of which 45 have been returned to their rightful owners, officials said last week. The rest of the recovered mobiles are being verified for handover.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Impressive coordination across states like Bihar and UP. But why only 88 returned out of 168? The rest are still being verified? That seems slow. With all the tech they have, verification shouldn't take weeks. Still, good first step.
As someone who had their phone stolen in Delhi, I know the pain of losing contacts, photos, and banking apps. This initiative is wonderful. But I hope the police also focus on catching the thieves, not just recovering devices. Prevention is better than cure na? 😊
Operation Vishwas - nice name. But honestly, 168 phones in 15 days across the whole Central District? That's just 11 per day. In a city of crores, this feels like a drop in the ocean. Still, appreciate the effort. Better late than never. 👍
My friend got his phone back through this operation last week! He was literally crying with joy because of all his wedding photos that were stored. Thank you Delhi Police for this. Just wish they'd publicise this more so people know where to lodge complaints. 🙏
Interesting that they recovered from Bihar and UP too. Shows how far stolen phones travel. But I'm skeptical about the 'technical analysis' part. If they have such advanced tracking, why can't they catch the big criminal networks? Small wins are good but need systemic change.
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