Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Sanchar Saathi recovers 50,000+ stolen phones in October
The Sanchar Saathi program, run by the Department of Telecommunications, has helped find more than 50,000 lost or stolen phones in October.
This is a big increase from earlier months, showing the program is working well.
States like Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra have found the most phones.
The program uses special technology to track phones and send alerts when a lost phone is used.
People can use the Sanchar Saathi app to report lost phones, check if a phone is stolen, and even report suspicious calls.
The program works with police across India to make sure phones are returned to their owners quickly.
Sanchar Saathi recovered over 50,000 lost and stolen mobile phones in October 2025.
Karnataka and Telangana led recoveries with over 1 lakh each, followed by Maharashtra with over 80,000.
Monthly recoveries surged by 47% from June to October 2025, with more than one handset recovered per minute.
The platform uses advanced technology to track devices and alert citizens and police when a blocked device is used.
The Sanchar Saathi app allows users to report and block lost or stolen devices, verify device genuineness, and report fraudulent calls.
- Who
- Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Sanchar Saathi
- What
- Recovery of 50,000+ lost and stolen mobile phones in October 2025
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To secure citizens' digital assets and prevent misuse of blocked devices
Government and Supporters
Critics and Skeptics
Effectiveness of the Program
Government and Supporters
The program has been highly effective in recovering lost and stolen phones, with significant increases in recovery rates.
Critics and Skeptics
Some critics argue that the program's success metrics may be inflated and that more needs to be done to address the root causes of phone theft.
- Total recoveries in October
- 50,000+
- Overall recoveries
- 7 lakh
- Top-performing states
- Karnataka, Telangana (1 lakh+ each), Maharashtra (80,000+)
- Recovery rate increase
- 47% from June to October 2025
- Recovery rate
- More than one handset per minute
- Platform features
- Automated workflows, real-time device traceability, alerts to citizens and police
- App functionalities
- Report and block lost/stolen devices, check device genuineness, report fraudulent calls/messages, verify trusted contact details