Charminar police recovered 30 lost or stolen mobile phones using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal and technical investigation, before returning them to their rightful owners on Saturday.

The recovered mobile phones were handed over to the complainants by Charminar ACP P. Chandra Shekar during a programme held at the Charminar police station.

According to the police, the mobile phones belonged to citizens who had lost them under different circumstances and had subsequently lodged complaints.

Police urged the public to report lost or stolen mobile phones without delay at the nearest police station or by registering the details on the CEIR portal. They said prompt reporting helps authorities quickly block, trace and recover lost devices.

Published - July 11, 2026 07:25 pm IST