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Telangana Leads India in Mobile Device Recoveries with CEIR Portal

State recovers over 78,000 lost and stolen phones, setting a national benchmark through integrated enforcement and citizen engagement.

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Overview

  • Telangana recovered 78,114 lost or stolen mobile devices as of May 19, 2025, ranking first nationwide according to the CEIR dashboard.
  • The Crime Investigation Department (CID), led by Director-General Shikha Goel, credited field officers' consistent case monitoring and citizen-friendly initiatives for the success.
  • Hyderabad Commissionerate achieved the highest recovery with 11,879 devices, followed by Cyberabad with 10,385 and Rachakonda with 8,681.
  • The CEIR portal, developed by the Department of Telecommunications, was integrated with the Telangana Police Citizen Portal to streamline public reporting and device returns.
  • Operational across all 780 police stations in Telangana, the CEIR portal aims to combat mobile theft and counterfeit devices, setting a model for other states.