12 June,2026 08:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Police said the recoveries were made through a combination of technical analysis, intelligence gathering and field investigations. Pic/Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police returned stolen and lost property worth Rs 2.44 crore to its rightful owners following a special recovery drive carried out across several police stations in South Mumbai, officials said on Thursday.
The operation was conducted between November 29, 2025, and June 11, 2026, under the guidance of senior Mumbai Police officials. The campaign covered police stations including Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Marine Drive, Azad Maidan, Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg, Dongri and Sir J.J. Marg.
As part of the drive, police recovered a total of 222 stolen or missing mobile phones from Mumbai, other parts of Maharashtra and several states across India.
Officials said the recoveries were made using information obtained through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal and technical investigations carried out by crime detection teams.
In addition to mobile phones, police also recovered 16 stolen motorcycles, gold ornaments, cash, valuable watches and laptops.
The total value of the recovered property is estimated at Rs 2.44 crore.
Police said the recoveries were made through a combination of technical analysis, intelligence gathering and field investigations.
A property restitution ceremony was organised on June 12 at Prerna Hall at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, where recovered items were formally returned to their owners.
The programme was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1), South Division, Manish Kalwaniya.
Owners of the recovered mobile phones, motorcycles, gold, cash, watches and laptops were invited to attend the event.
Around 100 victims attended the ceremony and received their belongings from police officials.
Many expressed happiness and relief at getting back their stolen property and thanked police for their efforts. Several attendees also congratulated the police force for successfully tracing and recovering the missing items.
Officials said the initiative highlights the growing use of technology and coordinated policing in solving theft cases and reuniting citizens with their lost belongings.
