Kurnool Cops Recover 529 Lost Mobiles
The distribution was held at the superintendent of police office under SP Vikrant Patil
KURNOOL: In a major relief to victims of lost and stolen mobile phones, Kurnool district police on Wednesday recovered 529 recovered handsets worth about ₹1.10 crore and handed them back to their rightful owners.
The distribution was held at the superintendent of police office under SP Vikrant Patil.
The phones were traced from states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana following complaints from victims. SP Vikrant Patil said the devices were tracked using technical methods and urged citizens to remain cautious, noting that mobile phones contain sensitive personal and financial data.
He advised people to record and safely store their phone’s IMEI number to aid recovery. Police said a total of 2,402 mobile phones worth ₹4.08 crore have been recovered and returned in four phases so far. The initiative has been widely appreciated for helping people retrieve lost devices while raising awareness on mobile security.
