Vijayapura police recover 340 phones worth nearly Rs 3 crore

VIJAYAPURA: The Vijayapura police have recovered 340 stolen mobile phones worth approximately Rs 3 crore. The recovery was made possible through the use of the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system, which helps track and identify stolen mobile devices.

The stolen mobiles were reported missing from various locations across 26 police stations in Vijayapura district, including Basavana Bagewadi, Indi, and Vijayapura rural areas. The police have successfully recovered the stolen devices and returned them to their rightful owners within a month of the complaints being filed.

Vijayapura SP Laxman Nimbargi urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help combat mobile phone theft and other crimes.

In a separate incident, a complaint has been filed against four individuals, including a victim, in connection with a dispute involving Basava Jaya Mruthyunjaya Swamiji. The Vijayapura Rural police have registered the complaint, and the accused have been issued notices to appear before the authorities. However, the accused are currently absconding and the police are conducting a search to apprehend them.