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Telangana Police has dramatically transformed mobile device recovery by implementing the CEIR portal across the state. Despite launching 227 days after pilot states, they've become the top-performing region in stolen phone retrieval. The state recovered 78,114 devices, with Hyderabad Commissionerate leading at 11,879 recoveries. This achievement demonstrates innovative technological integration and committed law enforcement strategies.

Key Points: Telangana Police Lead Nation in Stolen Phone Recovery

  • Telangana recovers most stolen phones nationwide through CEIR portal
  • Hyderabad leads with 11,879 device recoveries
  • Portal operational across 780 police stations
  • Citizens can report lost devices online
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Telangana Police stand number one in recovery of stolen phones

Telangana Police sets national record by recovering 78,114 stolen mobile phones using innovative CEIR technology and strategic tracking.

"Our milestone was achieved through dedicated efforts by field-level officers - Shikha Goel, DG CID Telangana"

Hyderabad, May 20

Telangana Police ranked first in the country in recovering stolen/missing mobile phones by using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal.

The state police have recovered 78,114 stolen/missing phones using CEIR, developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat mobile theft and counterfeit devices.

Telangana Director General of Police, Dr Jitender, congratulated DG, CID, Shikha Goel, and team on the achievement.

CID Telangana is the nodal agency to implement CEIR in the state and the system is now operational across all 780 police stations in the state.

The CEIR portal was initially launched on a pilot basis in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, and the northeast on September 5, 2022. This portal was launched in Telangana on April 19, 2023, that is 227 days after its launch in pilot states.

Despite this delayed initiation, Telangana has emerged as the 'Top-Performing' state in the country in recovery of stolen or lost mobile devices, Goel said.

According to the CEIR dashboard, Telangana has recovered 78,114 mobile devices up to May 19, 2025 and stands first in the country. The IPS official said that state's remarkable achievement has set a national benchmark in mobile device recovery.

In Telangana, the highest recovery of 11,879 devices was made in the Hyderabad Commissionerate. The data shows that 10,385 devices were recovered in the Cyberabad Commissionerate and 8,681 in the Rachakonda Commissionerate.

According to Goel, the milestone was achieved through dedicated efforts by the field-level officers. Every unit has been diligently working to ensure prompt action on reported cases through the CEIR portal. This includes consistently registering cases, daily monitoring of tractability reports, contacting individuals in possession of lost or stolen mobile phones, retrieving the devices, and returning them to their rightful owners.

Telangana Police, in coordination with DoT, has integrated the CEIR portal with the TG Police Citizen Portal. Citizens can report lost or stolen devices through the TG Police Citizen Portal at www.tspolice.gov.in or directly at www.ceir.gov.in.

The CEIR portal has proven invaluable to citizens who have lost mobile devices, with positive testimonials attesting to its effectiveness in recovery, she said.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great achievement by Telangana Police! 👏 My phone was stolen in Hyderabad last year and they recovered it within 2 weeks through CEIR. This system should be implemented with same efficiency across all states. Proud of our police force!
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Priya M.
Impressive numbers but I wonder how many of these recovered phones actually reached their original owners? The system is good but needs more transparency in the return process. Still, kudos to the team for their efforts!
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Arjun S.
As someone from Maharashtra, I'm jealous! Our state was part of the pilot project but Telangana has outperformed everyone. Shows what proper implementation and dedicated officers can achieve. Hope other states learn from this model.
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Sunita R.
This is wonderful! But most people in rural areas don't even know about CEIR portal. Police should conduct awareness campaigns in villages too. Mobile theft is common everywhere, not just cities. #DigitalIndia
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Vikram J.
The numbers look impressive but what about the conviction rate of thieves? Recovery is one thing, but unless criminals are punished, this problem won't stop. Police should focus on catching the gangs behind these thefts.
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Neha P.
Hyderabad is becoming a model for tech-based policing! First they revolutionized traffic management with AI cameras, now this. Maybe our Delhi Police can take some lessons from Telangana. 😊

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