An official stated, “On average, 40 mobile phones are lost in Bengaluru City. Many people lose their mobile phones while holding them in their hands while walking, cycling, travelling, or talking.” Nationwide, a total of 7, 88,663 mobiles were blocked, and 3, 11,186 have been traced.
Two teams of Guwahati police from Jorabat Outpost of Basistha Police Station and Bhangagarh Police Station, in two separate drives, arrested four thieves and recovered three stolen mobile phones.