CEIR Portal Prowess: Telangana Leads Recovery Efforts with 67.98% Success Rate
Hyderabad: Telangana State has proudly secured the top position nationwide with a remarkable recovery rate of 67.98% for lost or stolen mobile devices, utilizing the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) portal. DGP Anjani Kumar-IPS conveyed his hearty congratulations to the nodal officer ADG CID Mahesh M. Bhagwat-IPS and his team for their unwavering commitment and consistent monitoring, which played a pivotal role in achieving this outstanding feat.
The CEIR portal, devised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has emerged as a formidable tool in combating the challenges of mobile theft and counterfeit devices. The Telangana Police’s adept utilization of the CEIR portal has proven to be a boon for the citizens of the state. Following its nationwide launch on May 17th, 2023, the portal was initially introduced in a pilot capacity in Telangana from April 19, 2023, preceded by its introduction in Karnataka in September 2022.
Designated as the Nodal Officer for the CEIR portal, Mahesh M. Bhagwat, IPS, Addl. DGP, CID, has overseen its operation across all 780 Police stations in the Telangana State. Under his vigilance and direction, a commendable tally of 5038 lost or stolen mobile devices has been recovered in a span of 110 days, with the last 1000 being retrieved within just 16 days and subsequently returned to their rightful owners.
The Telangana State stands head and shoulders above the rest with an impressive recovery rate of 67.98%, followed by Karnataka with 54.20% and Andhra Pradesh with 50.90% in terms of lost or stolen mobile device recovery using the CEIR Portal. The state’s laudable achievement is evident in the consolidated data for the period between April 20, 2023, and August 07, 2023.
Cyberabad Commissionerate, with 763 mobile devices, Hyderabad Commissionerate with 402 mobile devices, Rachakonda Commissionerate with 398 mobile devices, and Warangal & Nizamabad police commissionerates, have collectively contributed significantly to Telangana’s success story.
To enhance user convenience and improve service delivery, Telangana Police, in partnership with the DoT, has seamlessly integrated the CEIR portal with the TS Police Citizen Portal. This integration empowers citizens to utilize the service on the TS Police Citizen Portal, offering a more efficient alternative to reporting lost or missing mobile devices without the need to visit physical locations like Mee Seva or Police Stations.
Overseeing the meticulous implementation of the CEIR application in the state is Dr. Lavanya NJP, SP, Cyber Crime, CID, T.S. Hyderabad. Supported by DOT officials including K. Rajashekar, DDG Security, Murali Krishna, Director Security, Raghava Reddy, Additional Director, and Ch. Suresh, Inspector of IT Cell, CID, they collectively ensure the effective functioning of the CEIR initiative in Telangana
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