Lucknow : In a significant breakthrough, Lucknow Police Commissionerate has successfully recovered 60 high-end multimedia mobile phones valued at approximately ₹15 lakh during a special operation carried out in the northern region of the city.
Acting on the instructions of senior police officials regarding a rising number of mobile theft and lost phone complaints, the Northern Crime Surveillance Team launched a focused drive to trace missing and stolen devices.
The operation, conducted on June 27, 2025, was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Gopal Krishna Chaudhary. Utilizing technical surveillance and field intelligence, the team tracked and recovered the stolen mobile phones from various locations.
Details of the Recovered Items:
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Number of mobile phones recovered: 60
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Estimated market value: ₹15,00,000
Members of the Recovery Team:
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Sub-Inspector Vishwanath Singh, Crime Surveillance Team, North
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Head Constable Updesh Giri, Crime Team, North
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Head Constable Manish Kumar, Surveillance Cell, North
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Constable Amit Kumar Gautam, Surveillance Cell, North
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Constable Vishesh Kumar, Crime Team, North
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Constable Syed Pratap, SIT Surveillance Cell, North
This operation is part of the ongoing effort to address public grievances and enhance the efficiency of law enforcement in tracking and recovering stolen digital property. The police have urged citizens to report thefts promptly and assured continued efforts in restoring lost possessions.
