The Kalyan Police Zone in Maharashtra's Thane district has returned 72 mobile phones, reported stolen or lost, to their respective owners, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-III) Atul Zende presented the recovered devices, collectively valued at Rs 11.18 lakh, to the rightful owners during a ceremony held on Wednesday, news agency PTI reported. 

The department announced in a formal release that these mobile phones were recovered subsequent to recent complaints lodged at the Khadakpada, Mahatma Phule, Bazarpeth, and Kolsewadi police stations.