Hyderabad: Telangana tops mobile recovery via CEIR portal, leading India with an impressive 78,114 stolen or missing devices successfully retrieved. The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, initially launched in pilot states like Karnataka and Maharashtra, was introduced in Telangana on April 19, 2023—227 days later. Despite the delayed start, the State has outperformed all others in mobile recovery.
How Telangana Achieved Record Mobile Recoveries
According to the CEIR dashboard, Telangana stands first in India, with Hyderabad (11,879), Cyberabad (10,385), and Rachakonda (8,681) commissionerates leading the recovery efforts. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) developed the portal to combat mobile theft and counterfeit devices, with CID Telangana as the nodal agency.
Integration with TG Police Citizen Portal
The Telangana Police integrated the CEIR portal with the TG Police Citizen Portal, allowing citizens to report lost or stolen devices via www.tspolice.gov.in or directly at www.ceir.gov.in. Positive testimonials highlight the portal’s effectiveness in reuniting users with their devices.
Shikha Goel, DG, praised CID officials, including SP B Gangaram and the Cyber Crime team, for their collaboration with DoT officials like Hemant Rathwe and Nitika in achieving this milestone.
FAQs
Q1: What is the CEIR portal?
A: The CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) portal helps track and recover stolen or lost mobile phones.
Q2: How can I report a lost phone in Telangana?
A: File a report via the TG Police Citizen Portal or directly on CEIR’s website.