# Mobile phone recovery via India CEIR portal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mobile-phone-recovery-via-india-ceir-portal > Updated: 2026-09-24T08:43:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Indian law enforcement agencies have utilized the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal and the Sanchar Saathi system to recover large numbers of lost or stolen mobile phones. Initial reports highlighted localized successes, such as the recovery of approximately 400 devices in Kolhapur and two phones in Seraikela through IMEI tracking. Subsequent data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) indicates a broader national impact. Nationwide, over 60.25 lakh stolen or lost smartphones have had their IMEI numbers blocked, with more than 37.45 lakh phones traced and 13.80 lakh handsets successfully returned to their owners. Regional statistics show Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh leading in total volume of recovered phones. Efficiency rates vary by location, with Andhra Pradesh reporting a 58.18% recovery rate for traced devices, while union territories like Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported higher rates of 90.91% and 62.94%, respectively. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: India recovers 13.8 lakh stolen mobile phones via CEIR system India has blocked over 60 lakh stolen mobile IMEIs via the CEIR system, resulting in the recovery of 13.8 lakh handsets. Maharashtra leads in total recoveries, while Andhra Pradesh shows high success rates. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-recovers-138-lakh-stolen-mobile-phones-via-ceir-system ### 2026-09-04: Indian police recover hundreds of lost mobile phones using CEIR portal Indian police forces in Kolhapur and Seraikela have recovered hundreds of lost and stolen mobile phones by utilizing the CEIR portal and IMEI tracking technology. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-police-recover-hundreds-of-lost-mobile-phones-using-ceir-portal --- Cite as: Mobile phone recovery via India CEIR portal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mobile-phone-recovery-via-india-ceir-portal