Madhya Pradesh Police Achieve Major Success with Over 70,000 Mobile Phones Recovered via CEIR

MP Police Secure Over 70,000 Mobile Phones Through CEIR Portal

The Cliff News | Bhopal | August 24, 2026 The Madhya Pradesh Police have achieved a significant milestone in identifying, tracking, and returning lost and stolen mobile phones to their owners. Through the effective utilization of the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, the state's police have recovered over 70,107 mobile phones from 2019 to date, successfully returning them to their original owners.

This accomplishment stands as a testament not only to the successful integration of modern technology but also as a result of the continuous and dedicated ground efforts of police units across the state. To recover mobile phones, police conduct in-depth analysis of technical information obtained from the CEIR system.

Subsequently, on-ground actions are taken as needed to identify suspicious users, locate their whereabouts, and ultimately ensure the recovery of the mobile phones. This process guarantees that every recovery is based on solid technical evidence, ensuring justice reaches the rightful owner.

CEIR: A Technical Assistant in Finding Lost Mobiles

The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) is a centralized system operated by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. Its primary function is to detect and track lost or stolen mobile phones based on the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of mobile devices.

When a mobile phone is lost or stolen, the concerned individual can file a report in the CEIR system, including necessary details and the IMEI number. When a stolen or lost mobile phone is reactivated on the network, the CEIR system assists the police in identifying and locating it based on its technical information.

The police analyze the information received from this system, which includes mobile usage, associated networks, and other available technical details. Based on this analysis, the relevant police unit takes further action, conducts necessary verification, and finally recovers the mobile phone and hands it back to its original owner.

Once the phone is recovered or returned to the rightful owner, a request is made to unblock it through the prescribed procedure, enabling its legitimate reuse.

Mobile Recovery Performance Across Districts

Various police units in Madhya Pradesh have performed commendably in the area of mobile recovery. According to the latest CEIR data, the top ten districts/units in terms of mobile recovery are as follows:

• Bhopal Urban — 4,684 mobiles
• Gwalior — 4,293 mobiles
• Mandla — 3,667 mobiles
• Jabalpur — 3,539 mobiles
• Rewa — 2,784 mobiles
• Vidisha — 2,672 mobiles
• Indore Urban — 2,613 mobiles
• Chhatarpur — 2,584 mobiles
• Singrauli — 2,466 mobiles
• Bhind — 2,375 mobiles

This list highlights the districts and urban police units that have achieved particular success in helping citizens recover their lost devices through technology-driven policing.

Strengthening Technology-Based Policing

The Madhya Pradesh Police are continuously strengthening their technical and digital policing capabilities alongside traditional policing methods. Through the CEIR portal, suspicious mobiles are identified based on their IMEI number, their network activities are monitored, and available technical information is used to make police action more accurate, swift, and effective.

This advanced system has not only increased police efficiency in mobile-related cases but has also played a significant role in preventing the use of illegal mobile phones and their re-entry into the network after being stolen.

Useful Digital System for Citizens

The Madhya Pradesh Police appeal to the general public to immediately report any lost or stolen mobile phones to the police and to keep their mobile's IMEI number safe. Upon recovery of the mobile phone, it can be unblocked by following the prescribed procedure.

Maximizing the use of digital systems like CEIR not only ensures the security of citizens' lost or stolen mobiles but also provides the police with a crucial technical basis for their search and recovery efforts. This serves as an excellent example of cooperation between citizens and the police, aiding in combating crime in the digital age.

The Madhya Pradesh Police are utilizing technology not just for crime investigation but also for safeguarding citizens' property and providing them with better police services. This initiative demonstrates how modern technology can be integrated with public safety and the justice system to achieve more effective results.