RPF rolls out CEIR tracking to recover phones under Operation Amanat
India's Railway Protection Force (RPF) has taken a tech leap. Under Operation Amanat, it's now using the CEIR portal to block and track lost or stolen phones. The new system connects RPF with the Department of Telecommunication's IMEI database. Report your missing phone via RailMadad or by calling 139, and RPF will flag the IMEI on CEIR. Once someone tries to use it, they can trace the device and return it to you.advertisementGone are the days when losing your phone meant losing it forever. This setup gives travellers a real shot at getting their phone back.This move is a big improvement for rail travellers. It also signals a shift in how India uses data and tech to protect passenger belongings. Maybe future trips won't feel quite so risky after all.HOW THIS DIGITAL TOOL WORKS FOR YOU
1. File a report: Use RailMadad online or call 139.2. IMEI gets blocked: RPF logs the report into CEIR, disabling the phone.3. Automated alerts: If someone activates the phone with a new SIM, CEIR flags it.4. Recovery and return: RPF collects the device and contacts the owner.5. Unblock on return: Hand over ID and phone details to get it released .Smooth, practical, and effective.WHAT IS ALREADY WORKINGadvertisementThis update follows a successful pilot in Northeast Frontier Railway. CEIR helped RPF recover many phones and even led to arrests of thieves.Now, it's rolling out nationwide. States like Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are seeing big wins, with tens of thousands of phones recovered.WHY THIS MATTERSGetting your phone back isn't just a convenience, it can save you thousands and also your data, photos, messages, and importantly, peace of mind. And it shows the RPF is working to make train travel safer for everyone.
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RPF rolls out CEIR tracking to recover phones under Operation Amanat
India's Railway Protection Force (RPF) has taken a tech leap. Under Operation Amanat, it's now using the CEIR portal to block and track lost or stolen phones. The new system connects RPF with the Department of Telecommunication's IMEI database. Report your missing phone via RailMadad or by calling 139, and RPF will flag the IMEI on CEIR. Once someone tries to use it, they can trace the device and return it to are the days when losing your phone meant losing it forever. This setup gives travellers a real shot at getting their phone move is a big improvement for rail travellers. It also signals a shift in how India uses data and tech to protect passenger belongings. Maybe future trips won't feel quite so risky after THIS DIGITAL TOOL WORKS FOR YOU 1. File a report: Use RailMadad online or call 139.2. IMEI gets blocked: RPF logs the report into CEIR, disabling the phone.3. Automated alerts: If someone activates the phone with a new SIM, CEIR flags it.4. Recovery and return: RPF collects the device and contacts the owner.5. Unblock on return: Hand over ID and phone details to get it released .Smooth, practical, and IS ALREADY WORKINGadvertisementThis update follows a successful pilot in Northeast Frontier Railway. CEIR helped RPF recover many phones and even led to arrests of it's rolling out nationwide. States like Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are seeing big wins, with tens of thousands of phones THIS MATTERSGetting your phone back isn't just a convenience, it can save you thousands and also your data, photos, messages, and importantly, peace of mind. And it shows the RPF is working to make train travel safer for everyone.
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