The Government of India the Central Equipment Identity Register or CEIR.is a database of IMIEs CEIR is a central database with the IMEI numbers of all mobile operators.The registry is managed by the Centre for Development of Telematics.
Since each mobile phone has a unique IMEI number, it is easy to differentiate the device from others. They work with telecom operators and other regulatory authorities to track lost smartphones.
This basically allows users to block or track a lost phone even if the SIM card is removed or replaced.
One must retain Purchase proof and the box of the phone or the about phone details containing IMIE codes etc…
If your phone is lost or stolen you should
- File a police complaint detailing PHONE No and IMIE No
- Request for blocking lost/stolen mobile https://ceir.gov.in/Request/CeirUserBlockRequestDirect.jsp
- Keep the code provided to unlock the IMIE carefully if u retreive ur phone.
- Check if the particular imie/s are reported blocked or stolen .
Police in India only take down a complaint ,and hand you a paper acknowledging ur complaint , they act only if it is a VVIP Phone which is tracked within hours, but for aam admi they will not even bother to add it to CEIR database as stolen as per my experience.
If ur phone has NET access ie the person using it has switched on interent or wifi then u can try to use ur google gmail to track it
patience is key . So best of luck !!
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