GENERAL6 Sept 2026
Lost Mobile Phone: Govt traced 36.7 lakh devices, only one-third recovered - Steps you must take
The government’s Central Equipment Identity Register, or CEIR, dashboard shows 59 lakh missing phones blocked as of September 6, 2026. Of these, 36.7 lakh were traced, but only 13.39 lakh recovered. That means about one in three traced phones returns. For a busy owner, this is a reminder: report a lost phone quickly through the CEIR portal and file a police complaint. Quick action improves your chances.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Fifty-nine lakh missing phones have been blocked on the CEIR dashboard as of September 6, 2026.
- Of the blocked devices, 36.7 lakh were traced by the government.
- Only 13.39 lakh phones were recovered, meaning most traced devices never reached their owners.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you lose your phone, report it immediately on the CEIR portal and file a police complaint to improve your odds of recovery.
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