# Indian police mobile phone recovery operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-police-mobile-phone-recovery-operations
> Updated: 2026-10-07T12:55:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Police departments in various Indian regions have utilized the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal and technical investigations to recover lost and stolen mobile devices.

In Durg, Chhattisgarh, authorities conducted a ‘Lost Mobile Search’ campaign that resulted in the recovery of approximately 200 smartphones valued at 40 lakh rupees. Officials noted that while these devices were returned, a list of approximately 3,000 additional missing devices remains.

In Hyderabad, the Mirchowk and Madhapur police departments successfully returned dozens of devices. Mirchowk Police recovered 25 devices, while Madhapur Police returned 48 mobile phones valued at an estimated 10 lakh rupees. These operations relied on using International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers to trace devices to specific locations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Hyderabad police recover dozens of lost and stolen mobile phones

Hyderabad police have returned dozens of lost and stolen mobile phones to their owners using the national CEIR portal and IMEI tracking technology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-police-recover-dozens-of-lost-and-stolen-mobile-phones

### 2026-09-13: Durg Police recover 200 lost smartphones worth 40 lakh rupees

Durg Police recovered and returned 200 lost smartphones worth approximately 40 lakh rupees to their owners using advanced tracking technology and cyber tools.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/durg-police-recover-200-lost-smartphones-worth-40-lakh-rupees

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