INCOME TAX6 Sept 2026
36.7 lakh missing mobiles traced, but just one-third recovered, shows govt data: What to do if you lose your phone | Mint
Government data shows only about one-third of traced lost mobiles reach owners. By September 6, 2026, 36.7 lakh phones were traced but just 13.39 lakh recovered. Recovery varies widely – UP returns nearly half, but Delhi just 7.7%. If you lose your phone, act quickly: try remote locking, block your SIM via the telecom operator, block the handset through CEIR, and inform your bank.
Key Statutory Highlights
- As of September 6, 2026, 36.7 lakh missing mobiles were traced, but only 13.39 lakh were recovered – less than 37%.
- Recovery rates differ sharply: Uttar Pradesh returned 47.3% of traced phones, while Delhi managed only 7.7%.
- Before buying a second-hand phone, check its IMEI status on the CEIR portal to verify the device is genuine.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your phone is lost or stolen, immediately use remote tools to lock and wipe data, block your SIM with your telecom operator, and block the handset through CEIR or Sanchar Saathi. Also alert your bank and file a police report to support insurance claims.
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