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Gujarat Police Secures 3rd Spot Nationwide in Stolen Mobile Recovery

Gujarat Police has secured the third position among major states in India for recovering stolen mobile phones, with a recovery rate of 46.71% that exceeds the national average. The force successfully returned 53,564 handsets to their owners over the past year, leveraging the government's 'Sanchar Saathi' portal and CEIR module. Ahmedabad City, Dang, and Bhavnagar districts were recognized as top performers, with their nodal officers honored by State Police Chief K L N Rao. The initiative aims to strengthen national security and curb telecom-related fraud.

Key Points: Gujarat Police 3rd in India for Stolen Mobile Recovery

  • Gujarat Police ranks third among major states in stolen mobile recovery
  • Recovery rate of 46.71% surpasses national average of 32.6%
  • 53,564 handsets returned to owners in the past year
  • Ahmedabad City, Dang, and Bhavnagar districts top performers
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Gujarat Police ranks third nationwide in recovery of stolen mobile phones

Gujarat Police ranks third in India for stolen mobile recovery with a 46.71% rate, recovering over 53,000 handsets. Ahmedabad City, Dang, and Bhavnagar lead.

"The primary objective of this initiative is to strengthen national security, prevent the misuse of stolen handsets, and curb telecom-related fraud. - State Police Chief K L N Rao"

Gandhinagar, April 30

Gujarat Police has secured the third position among major states in the country in tracing stolen mobile phones, setting a new benchmark with a recovery rate that surpasses the national average.

As per the Chief Minister's Office, with an impressive recovery rate of 46.71 per cent, the force successfully returned 53,564 handsets to their actual owners over the past year. In recognition of this achievement, nodal officers from Ahmedabad City, Dang, and Bhavnagar districts were honoured by State Police Chief K L N Rao for their exemplary performance in mobile recovery.

Through the joint efforts of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Gujarat Police, the state has achieved a significant national milestone in mobile handset recovery. Leveraging the Government of India's 'Sanchar Saathi' portal and the CEIR module, Gujarat has secured the third position among major states in terms of recovery percentage.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat has achieved remarkable success at the national level in mobile handset recovery. Across India, a total of 50,48,516 mobile phones have been blocked thus far, while Gujarat accounts for 1,83,985 blocked handsets. While the national recovery rate stands at 32.6 per cent, Gujarat Police has significantly outperformed this benchmark by recovering 53,564 handsets at an impressive 46.71 per cent. Owing to this outstanding performance, Gujarat ranks third among major states in the country.

According to the data for the year 2025-26, Ahmedabad City, Dang, and Bhavnagar districts have emerged as top performers in the CEIR rankings. In district-wise performance, Ahmedabad City secured the top position in the state with a final score of 56.70, recovering 4,935 handsets against 25,500 block requests. Dang district ranked second with a score of 54.89, based on 328 block requests and an impressive accuracy rate of 77.33 per cent.

Furthermore, Bhavnagar district secured the third position in the state with a score of 53.44, recovering 273 mobile phones against 634 block requests. The data shows that nodal officers across Gujarat's districts traced 1,14,670 blocked handsets. Ahmedabad City also ranked first in the volume score category, achieving a perfect 100 out of 100 based on 25,500 block requests.

Under the 'CEIR Ranking Framework' implemented by Gujarat LSA for the financial year 2025-26, Ahmedabad City, Dang, and Bhavnagar districts delivered outstanding performance in mobile recovery. In recognition of their exceptional work, State Police Chief K L N Rao honoured the nodal officers of these districts with shields and certificates.

The primary objective of this initiative is to strengthen national security, prevent the misuse of stolen handsets, and curb telecom-related fraud.

- ANI

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Neha E
Finally some good news! My friend got her phone back through this CEIR system last year. The Sanchar Saathi portal is a game changer. Gujarat Police deserves credit for implementing it effectively. 👌
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Siddhartha F
A 46.71% recovery rate is commendable but we should also focus on why phones are stolen in the first place. Better street lighting, more CCTV cameras and community policing could reduce theft. Still, good work by the nodal officers. 🎯
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Priya S
Kudos to the team! But I wonder how many people even know about the Sanchar Saathi portal. The government should run more awareness campaigns in regional languages so common citizens can benefit. Awareness is half the battle won. 🇮🇳
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Ritika R
This is a classic case of using technology for public good. The CEIR module blocking IMEI numbers prevents stolen phones from being used, which reduces the incentive for theft. Smart move by the government and police. Hope other states catch up. 💪
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Michael C
As someone who's worked in telecom, this is genuinely impressive. The 32.6% national average is low, so Gujarat beating it by 14% shows real effort. But I'm curious about the process - does the owner need to file an FIR first? That step could be streamlined. Good progress though.
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