Gujarat Ranks 2nd Among Major States in Recovering Lost, Stolen Mobile Phones: Govt

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has secured the second position among major states in the country, recording a recovery rate of 50.75% for lost and stolen mobile phones through the effective implementation of the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, according to an official statement.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Gujarat Licensed Service Area (LSA), in collaboration with Gujarat Police, honoured nodal officers from districts that demonstrated outstanding performance in implementing the CEIR portal, which facilitates the blocking and tracing of lost or stolen mobile phones. At a ceremony held on October 27, 2026, the officers received shields and certificates of appreciation in recognition of their work.

According to performance data for the first half of the financial year 2026-27, covering April 1 to September 30, 2026, Anand district, Dang district and Ahmedabad city emerged as the top performers in Gujarat.

Police Inspector Jaymin Dodia of the Cyber Cell in Anand district secured the first position. Police Sub-Inspector J. G. Anadka of the Local Crime Branch (LCB) in Dang district ranked second, while Assistant Sub-Inspector Bhaveshkumar Vishnuprasad and Police Constable Hardiksinh Jayantilal of Ahmedabad city jointly secured the third position.

Through technology-driven and citizen-centric policing, these officers have achieved notable results in tracing and recovering lost or stolen mobile phones, helping citizens retrieve their devices.

Gujarat’s Mobile Phone Recovery Rate Exceeds National Average

According to data analysed up to October 26, 2026, the national average recovery rate for lost or stolen mobile phones stood at 37.4%. Gujarat’s recovery rate of 50.75% was significantly higher, placing the state second among the country’s major states.

A total of 2,38,533 mobile handsets have been blocked in Gujarat through the CEIR system so far. Of these, 1,47,427 handsets have been traced, while 74,823 mobile phones have been successfully returned to their original owners.

The state has also recorded a significant improvement in its recovery rate over the past year. Gujarat’s recovery rate stood at 41% in October 2025, rising by 9.75 percentage points to 50.75% in October 2026.

The award ceremony was attended by Dr K. L. N. Rao, Director General of Police (DGP), CID Crime and Railways, and Girish Kataria, Additional Director General of DoT, Gujarat LSA. DeshGujarat