Cyber Cell Ganderbal recovers Rs 16 lakh worth of smartphones in 9 months

Ganderbal, Dec 31: The Cyber Cell in Ganderbal has addressed financial fraud cases totaling ₹17 lakh and successfully recovered missing or stolen smartphones worth ₹16 lakh within just nine months of operation.

A police spokesperson revealed that since its establishment in March 2024, the Cyber Cell has retrieved 87 mobile phones from various locations. These devices, either lost or stolen, were returned to their rightful owners. So far, 74 mobile phones have been handed back, while an additional 13 were returned today. The total value of the recovered smartphones amounts to ₹16 lakh.

Moreover, with regards to financial fraud cases, cyber cell Ganderbal accounted for 17 Lakhs INR out of which 378527 INR has been already credited to victims' account.

Further, more than 56 cases regarding blackmailing and social media account hacking have been resolved and victims of these crimes have breathed a sigh of relief, the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added that a small and quaint meeting was conducted today wherein 13 mobile phones were distributed to the victims who thanked the efforts of Ganderbal Police.

Speaking on the occasion, SSP Ganderbal Raghav S assured 100 percent efforts in curbing the cybercrimes and requested the public to come forward with complaints and assured that it will be dealt with all sincerity and sensitivity.

The SSP also informed the establishment of the 24x7 Cyber helpline number 9541786772 for Ganderbal, which will be available to public for assistance in any cyber related issue.