Updated On: 11 September, 2025 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
The CEIR, a national-level database created by the Department of Telecommunications, enables police to track lost or stolen mobile devices through their unique IMEI numbers

CEIR now serves as both a deterrent to mobile theft and a vital tool for citizens and the police to recover lost devices.
The Palghar police in Maharashtra have recovered 104 lost and stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 20.40 lakh with the help of the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, officials said on Thursday.
The CEIR, a national-level database created by the Department of Telecommunications, enables police to track lost or stolen mobile devices through their unique IMEI numbers.