Hyderabad, May 12 (Maxim News): The Cyberabad Police have recovered a total of 310 mobile phones worth Rs. 95 lakh, which were either stolen or lost in the last month.
The phones were recovered by the law and order police and other wings using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. The recovered phones were handed over to their owners at an event held at the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate on Monday.
DCP (Crimes) LC Naik highlighted how important mobile phones are in today’s time, and they can be misused if they fall into the hands of thieves. Despite many people being educated, few are aware of how to prevent stolen mobiles from being misused. Installing CCTV cameras in your colonies and community areas is highly beneficial for ensuring safety and security, Naik said.
He urged the citizens to report lost mobile phones either at their nearest police station or directly through the CEIR portal, which is accessible online across all States and union Territories. “Using the CEIR portal helps prevent the misuse of stolen phones and facilitates their swift recovery,” the DCP added.
The mobile phone owners expressed their happiness and thanked the police for their prompt and efficient action. One of them, sharing her experience, said, “I lost my mobile phone when I went shopping. I thought I would never get it back. I reported the loss at the nearest police station, and to my surprise, the Cyberabad Police swiftly recovered it and returned it to me.”
The police have suggested to the people, file a police complaint (FIR) about their lost or stolen phone. You’ll need a copy (digital or physical) for the CEIR filing process.
Locate your phone’s (International Mobile Equipment Identity) IMEI number, which is usually on a sticker behind the battery or printed on the retail box
If you can’t find the IMEI physically, dial *#06# on your phone to retrieve the IMEI number.
Visit the CEIR portal. Click on the red tab,” Block Stolen/Lost Mobile’
A form will appear. Fill in the mobile number associated with the lost or stolen SIM card, IMEI number, and FIR details.
Complete the Captcha verification and click ‘Get OTP’
An OTP will be sent to your mobile number (provided you still have access to another phone with that number). Enter the OTP to verify.
The CEIR system will process your request. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation message with a reference ID for future reference. (Maxim News)
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