Nagpur: In a citizen-centric initiative, the Zone 3 Police recovered and returned 122 lost mobile phones to their rightful owners in Zone-3, bringing smiles to citizens who had feared losing valuable personal data, photographs, videos, and important documents forever.
The special drive was undertaken as part of a people-friendly policing initiative conceptualised by the Nagpur Police Commissioner to trace lost mobile phones and return them to their original owners.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-3) Rahul Madne and the leadership of Assistant Commissioner of Police (Lakadganj Division) Shivprasad Parwe. Complaints received at Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Tahsil, Ganeshpeth and Kotwali police stations were collectively scrutinised, following which a dedicated search operation was launched.
Mobiles Tracked Through CEIR and Technical Analysis
During the campaign, specially constituted Missing Mobile Search Teams from the respective police stations used technical analysis, the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system, mobile tracking tools, and coordination with mobile users across different districts and states.
Through sustained follow-up and technical investigation, police successfully traced and recovered 122 lost mobile phones.
After completing verification of ownership and other legal formalities, the recovered devices were handed over to the complainants during a special distribution programme.
Pachpaoli Police Recover Maximum Number of Phones
Among the police stations involved in the operation:
- Pachpaoli Police Station recovered 61 mobile phones
- Lakadganj Police Station recovered 21 mobile phones
- The remaining devices were recovered by other police stations and members of the Missing Mobile Search Teams.
The distribution programme was held in the presence of DCP Rahul Madne, ACP Shivprasad Parwe, and officers from the concerned police stations.
Citizens Thank Nagpur Police for Recovering Precious Memories
Police said the recovered mobile phones contained personal and sensitive data, including educational documents, family photographs, videos, study notes, screenshots and other important information.
Expressing her gratitude, Sharada Ramchandra Bomar (30), a resident of Lalganj, Nagpur, said her phone contained years of cherished photographs and videos from family functions and weddings.
“After losing my mobile, I felt that those memories were gone forever. I am extremely happy that Nagpur Police traced and returned my phone safely,” she said.
Similarly, Aryan Sonu Upadhyay (20), a resident of Abhinav Gharkul Society, Kalamna, said his mobile phone contained educational documents, study notes and other essential information.
“Getting all my data back exactly as it was has given me immense relief. I sincerely thank Nagpur Police for their efforts,” he said.
Officers Recognised for Outstanding Work
Police personnel who played a key role in the recovery operation included:
- PSI Prashant Gaikwad
- Police Constable Ashish Patil (Buck No. 6969)
- Police Head Constable Prakash Surjuse
- Police Constable Vishal Thakare
- Police Constable Aditya Gondane (Buck No. 2393)
- Police Constable Pritam Karne (Buck No. 1667)
- Woman Police Constable Divyashree Lade (Buck No. 2923)
- Police Constable Sumit Chaudhary
- Police Constable Raman Khaire
- Police Constable Mahendra Selukar (Buck No. 7074), DCP Zone-3 Cyber Cell
Nagpur Police stated that the officers displayed exceptional coordination, technical expertise and persistent efforts in tracing the missing devices.
Public Advisory
Nagpur Police have appealed to citizens to immediately report lost mobile phones to the nearest police station or block the device through the CEIR portal. Police said timely reporting significantly increases the chances of recovering lost devices.
The Nagpur City Police reiterated their commitment to ensuring citizens’ safety, protecting their property and resolving complaints effectively, adding that similar people-friendly initiatives will continue in the future.
