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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Raj police launch new WhatsApp helpline numbers, set up help desks to combat cybercrime
Jaipur: To curb the rising tide of cybercrimes and provide timely help to victims, Rajasthan police set up Cyber Help Desks in every police station across the state Thursday. The initiative aims to offer immediate and accessible support to individuals affected by online fraud and cyber threats. The new Cyber Help Desks are supported by the launch of two dedicated WhatsApp helpline numbers — 9256001930 and 9257510100. These numbers allow citizens to report cyber incidents and receive assistance. The help desks were launched on the directions of acting DGP Ravi Prakash Meharda. Superintendent of police (Cybercrime), Shantanu Kumar Singh, explained that the Cyber Help Desks are designed to respond to a range of digital issues. Whether it's financial fraud, online harassment, or misuse of personal information on social media, the desks are equipped to take swift action on complaints. Victims of financial fraud will be guided through the process of submitting accurate reports on the national cybercrime portal, ensuring all crucial details like card numbers, account information, and transaction IDs are correctly entered to improve the chances of recovering lost funds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The desks will also assist in blocking suspicious mobile numbers or IMEI numbers used in digital crimes via the cyber portal. In cases of lost mobile phones, help will be provided to file complaints on the Rajasthan police website and to block the devices through the CEIR portal. If a victim's money is frozen due to cyber fraud, the help desks will help navigate the recovery process through the national cybercrime helpline 1930, in line with govt norms and court procedures. Additionally, assistance will be provided in reporting and taking down fake social media accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
Hans India
17 hours ago
- Hans India
Police restore 120 stolen, lost phones to owners
MANCHERIAL: In a commendable initiative, police from the Ramagundam Commissionerate traced and recovered and also returned 120 stolen and lost mobile phones to their rightful owners. Police Commissioner Amber Kishore Jha personally handed over the recovered devices to their owners at an event held at his office on Wednesday. The recovery was made possible through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, launched by the Department of Telecommunications to trace and block stolen or lost mobile phones. The Commissioner highlighted that over 6,683 complaints were filed through the CEIR portal so far, and about 2,020 phones were successfully recovered and returned. Recently, CCS and IT Cell teams recovered an additional 120 phones. The CEIR system helps block phones so they can't be used on any network across India, effectively making stolen phones unusable and reducing theft incidents. Commissioner Jha urged the public to immediately report a lost or stolen phone on the CEIR portal and at the local police station. The event saw participation from senior officers including Additional DCP Admin C Raju, ACP Mallareddy, ACP Srinivas, and teams from CCS, IT Cell, and special branches. People expressed gratitude for the police department's efforts, calling the initiative a valuable support in their lives.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
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.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Time of India
Muzaffarnagar cops return 235 lost, stolen phones
Agra: When hundreds of Muzaffarnagar residents, mostly daily wagers, gathered at the police lines on Tuesday at the district police's invitation, they had no idea they'd get their lost or stolen smartphones back. A total of 235 mobile phones, recovered over the past few months, were returned to their rightful owners. Valued at an estimated Rs 48-50 lakh, the devices were recovered through digital tracking by police's surveillance and Special Operations Group (SOG) teams. SSP Sanjay Kumar Verma said the phones had gone missing under various circumstances — during train journeys, weddings, processions. Across India, police have increasingly been using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, developed by the department of telecommunications, to track and block lost phones. Once reported on CEIR, a lost phone is blacklisted, making it unusable and traceable if reconnected to a network. In Muzaffarnagar, residents were not told the reason for the gathering, resulting in emotional scenes as they spotted their long-lost phones displayed on tables. "I bought this phone after saving money. I was devastated when it was stolen from me while I was walking home. I never imagined I'd get it back. I thank the police for recovering it," said one recipient. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo As recognition for the recovery operation, the SSP announced a Rs 20,000 cash reward for the police teams involved. A similar initiative was conducted last Aug, when Muzaffarnagar Police's surveillance cell returned 214 phones, worth around Rs 41 lakh, to their owners. That operation had been launched by then SSP Abhishek Singh and led by SP (City) Satyanarayan Prajapat. Phones reported lost over four months were tracked and retrieved through sustained digital surveillance. According to data from the CEIR portal, over 1.9 lakh devices were blocked and more than 1.2 lakh handsets were traced in Uttar Pradesh, while police have so far successfully retrieved 31,545 devices. Across the country, over 4.6 lakh phones have been recovered so far, with Telangana Police leading with 82,265 recoveries.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Time of India
Delhi police recover 281 stolen phones, arrest 29-yr-old in mobile resale racket
Representative image NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old man was arrested for running a stolen mobile phone resale racket in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri. Police recovered 281 smartphones during a raid at a mobile repair shop where the accused allegedly sourced the devices from snatchers and petty thieves, tampered with their IMEI numbers and body parts, and resold them locally as refurbished or second-hand phones. According to police, information about the illegal operation was received through a tip-off on June 10. Based on the input, a police team conducted a raid on a shop located opposite a cinema hall in C-Block, Jahangirpuri. At the premises, police officers apprehended Javed Ali Saha, a resident of Jahangirpuri. "During preliminary questioning, Javed confessed to buying stolen phones from local criminals, modifying both their hardware and internal identifiers, and selling them for profit. A search of the premises led to the recovery of 281 smartphones, most of them packed in bags and cartons," said DCP (north west) Bhisham Singh. Initial checks confirmed that four of the recovered devices were listed in FIRs registered at Adarsh Nagar and Bhalswa Dairy police stations, cops said. "Javed failed to provide ownership proof for the rest. Around 130 phones had readable IMEI numbers; the rest were locked or powered off. Investigating police officers are conducting technical analysis through the CEIR portal to trace the original owners," DCP Singh added. Javed was arrested and his police custody was obtained to trace the full supply chain, including upstream sources and local distributors, police said. Javed was previously involved in a robbery case. Efforts are underway to link the remaining seized phones with pending theft or snatching FIRs.
