Police found 120 lost mobile phones, people became emotional after the phones were returned

May 13, 2026

Using technical investigation and cyber tracking, police recovered 120 lost mobile phones and returned them to their rightful owners. Some of these phones were brought via courier from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, while many were brought back by bus from various districts of Punjab.

Police contacted the phone users, explained the situation, and asked for their cooperation. Officials stated that legal action could be taken if necessary.

Success achieved through cyber tracking

SSP Harvinder Singh Virk stated that teams from the District Sanjha Kendra and CIA staff, led by SP Vineet Ahlawat, worked tirelessly to trace the mobile phones.

Lost mobile phone complaints are registered at the Sanjha Kendra and uploaded to the CEIR portal. Data analysis and technical investigations then trace the location of the phones, and with the help of the relevant police stations and CIA teams, they are recovered.

Mobile phones worth 2.5 million rupees recovered

Police teams have recovered 120 mobile phones worth approximately 2.5 million rupees. According to officials, a total of 419 lost mobile phones have been returned to people so far.

The SSP stated that the District Community Center and police teams played a key role in this campaign.

Tears flowed as the phone was returned

A man who came to collect his mobile phone said he had purchased it on installments. The phone was lost the day his last installment was paid.

He said he couldn’t afford a new phone, so he had started using a cheaper one. Later, he received a call from the police informing him that his phone had been found.

He became emotional and said he couldn’t believe the police could find and return a lost mobile phone.