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Jaunpur Cyber Cell Recovers 240 Lost Phones Worth Rs 45 Lakh, Returns to Owners

The Cyber Cell in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, has successfully recovered 240 lost mobile phones with an estimated value of Rs 45 lakh and returned them to their owners. The operation utilized the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal and involved coordination across multiple police stations and districts. Devices were traced not only within Uttar Pradesh but also to several other states including Delhi, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. SP City Ayush Srivastava advised citizens to promptly report lost phones to police and register on the CEIR portal to aid in recovery.

Key Points: Jaunpur Cyber Cell Recovers 240 Lost Phones Worth Rs 45 Lakh

  • 240 phones worth Rs 45 lakh recovered
  • CEIR portal used for tracking
  • Phones traced across multiple states
  • Part of larger drive recovering 1400 devices
  • Public urged to report losses promptly
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Jaunpur Cyber Cell recovers 240 lost mobile phones worth Rs 45 lakh, returns them to owners

UP's Jaunpur Cyber Cell recovers 240 lost mobile phones using CEIR portal, returning devices worth Rs 45 lakh in a major inter-state operation.

"immediately report any lost or stolen mobile phones at the nearest police station and register complaints on the CEIR portal - SP City Ayush Srivastava"

Jaunpur, March 31

In a major success for the district police, the Cyber Cell team in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur has recovered 240 lost mobile phones and returned them to their rightful owners, officials said on Tuesday.

According to the police, the total value of the recovered mobile phones is estimated to be around Rs 45 lakh. The operation was carried out by the Cyber Crime Police Station along with cyber cell teams from various police stations across the district, using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal to trace the devices.

Officials said that the recovery is part of an ongoing drive, under which a total of 1,400 lost or stolen mobile phones have been traced and returned to their owners so far. These devices were not only recovered from different parts of Jaunpur district but also traced to several other districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Azamgarh, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur, Ballia, Pratapgarh and Bhadohi.

In addition, several phones were tracked and recovered from other states such as Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Rajasthan, showcasing coordinated inter-state efforts by law enforcement agencies.

The recovered mobile phones included a range of popular brands such as OnePlus, Vivo, Redmi, Oppo, Realme, Tecno, Poco, Nokia and Samsung. Beneficiaries expressed great happiness after receiving their lost devices and lauded the police for their prompt and effective action.

Speaking to reporters, SP City Ayush Srivastava urged citizens to immediately report any lost or stolen mobile phones at the nearest police station and register complaints on the CEIR portal to enable swift tracking and recovery.

He also advised people to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to cybercrime, emphasising the role of public awareness in curbing such incidents.

- IANS

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Priya S
Heartening to see the police using technology effectively. 45 lakh worth of phones is no small amount. My only request is that this process should be faster and more streamlined across all states. The inter-state coordination mentioned here is key.
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Vikram M
Kudos to the team! But we must also ask why so many phones are getting lost/stolen in the first place? Public awareness is crucial. People should be more careful, especially in crowded places like markets and during travel.
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Sarah B
This is a positive step. I'm an NRI and it's good to see such systems being put in place. In many countries, tracking stolen phones through IMEI is standard. Hope this becomes more efficient pan-India. The value of data on a phone often exceeds its cost.
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Rohit P
Bhai, 1400 phones recovered in total! That's some solid data. Shows the scale of the problem. I appreciate the police effort, but the real test is if a common person in a smaller town gets the same prompt response. Hope this isn't just a one-off success story.
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Ananya R
Feeling so happy for the people who got their phones back! 😊 A mobile isn't just a device anymore, it has our entire life - photos, bank details, memories. The police should run campaigns in colleges and offices to teach people how to use the CEIR portal.

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