Sanchar Saathi helps recover over 6 lakh lost and stolen phones
The Department of Telecommunications said on 30 September 2025 that its Sanchar Saathi 'Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset' facility had helped recover over 6 lakh handsets.
Summary
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on 30 September 2025 that the 'Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset' facility on its Sanchar Saathi platform had helped recover over 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile phones. The facility links DoT, telecom service providers and State and UT police in real time, and is helping recover about one phone per minute. Citizens are advised to report lost or stolen handsets on the Sanchar Saathi portal or app.
Key facts
- Platform
- Sanchar Saathi – DoT
- Facility
- Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset
- Milestone
- Over 6 lakh handsets recovered
- Pace
- About one phone per minute
- Partners
- DoT, telecom operators, State/UT police
Practice MCQs 1 questions
How many lost and stolen mobile handsets had been recovered through DoT's Sanchar Saathi platform, as announced on 30 September 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Over 6 lakh
The 'Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset' facility crossed the milestone of over 6 lakh recoveries.