New Delhi, February 21 The Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth approximately Rs 4 crore in the past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect," an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in northern Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from various parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, the police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a program at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed to strengthen public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northern) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the program, teams performed "nukkad nataks" (street plays) and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitizing the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation, and community participation to ensure the recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.