A Big Holi Gift from Haridwar Police: 140 Lost Mobile Phones Worth ₹3.5 Million Recovered, Smiles Restored Through Operation Recovery

NEWS / THE POLICE TODAY

SIDCUL NEWS  / On the occasion of Holi, Haridwar Police gave a remarkable gift to the public—one that many had almost lost hope of receiving. Under the leadership of SSP Haridwar Navneet Singh Bhullar, a special drive titled Operation Recovery led to a major success. The SIDCUL police station team recovered around 140 lost mobile phones worth over ₹35 lakh (₹3.5 million).
Major Breakthrough Through the CEIR Portal
Following the SSP’s directions, district police were instructed to take swift action on complaints registered on the Central Equipment Identity Register (C.E.I.R.) portal. Acting on these orders, the SIDCUL police station conducted thorough investigations with technical assistance and successfully traced 140 missing mobile phones.
The recovered devices include phones belonging to employees working in SIDCUL-based companies who had come to Haridwar from other states for employment, as well as several local residents whose phones were also returned.
Smiles Return to Mobile Owners
Many individuals had nearly given up hope of recovering their lost phones. However, as soon as their devices were handed back, their joy was clearly visible. The public widely appreciated the relentless efforts of Haridwar

Police in achieving this success.

Police Team Involved in the Operation
Station House Officer: Nitesh Sharma
Sub-Inspector: Devendra Tomar
Head Constable: Vivek Yadav

Appeal from Haridwar Police
Haridwar Police has appealed to the public that if anyone finds an unclaimed mobile phone, they should immediately deposit it at the nearest police station or outpost so that it can be returned to its rightful owner.
Amid the festive colors of Holi, this commendable initiative by Haridwar Police stands as a shining example of technical efficiency, public sensitivity, and responsible policing.