Lost or Stolen Mobile Phone? Here's How to File an Online Police Report and Block It Through Sanchar Saathi

Lost Mobile Phone Guide: Losing a smartphone can be more serious than simply losing an expensive device. Your phone may contain personal photos, contacts, emails, banking apps, UPI accounts and other sensitive information. Acting quickly can reduce the chances of misuse. In India, you can report a missing phone to the police and use the government's Sanchar Saathi service to block the device using its IMEI number.

First Step: Report the Lost or Stolen Mobile

If your phone has gone missing, start by reporting the incident. Depending on the circumstances and the services available in your state, you may be able to submit a lost-property complaint through the state police's online citizen-services portal or app.

The exact process varies from one state to another. Look for services such as Lost Article Report, Lost Property Report or Citizen Services