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Summary:

The Hindu e-Paper, dated December 15, 2025, features various sections including news from an Indian perspective, cinema reviews, technology, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews. A specific report details how Kanniyakumari District SP R. Stalin returned 335 recovered stolen mobile phones, valued at ₹58 lakh, to their owners. Since January, the police recovered 1,265 stolen phones worth ₹2.05 crore. The SP urged citizens to report lost phones online via CEIR or at local police stations, and cautioned against buying phones from unverified sources. He also warned traders against dealing in stolen mobile phones.

News Article:

Kanniyakumari Police Return ₹58 Lakh Worth of Stolen Mobile Phones

NAGERCOIL, Dec. 15, 2025 – In a significant victory against mobile phone theft, Kanniyakumari District Superintendent of Police R. Stalin returned 335 recovered mobile phones, valued at ₹58 lakh, to their rightful owners on Monday.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, SP Stalin revealed that the district police have recovered a total of 1,265 stolen mobile phones, worth ₹2.05 crore, since January. Recovering the phones often involved investigations that extended across state lines.

The SP emphasized the importance of reporting lost mobile phones promptly, urging citizens to utilize the Department of Telecommunication’s Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) website (https://www.ceir.gov.in/) or file a report at their local police station via https://eservices.tnpolice.gov.in.

“Prevention is key,” SP Stalin stressed, cautioning the public against purchasing mobile phones from unverified sellers. He also issued a stern warning to traders, advising them against buying stolen mobile phones and reselling them for profit, stating that such actions would be met with legal consequences.

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