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Yamunanagar Police chief says a lost phone may contain crucial personal, financial and emergency information; citizens asked to deposit found devices at the nearest police station or outpost
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Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal has appealed to members of the public to act responsibly and honestly if they find a mobile phone lying on a road, in a market or at any other public place. He has urged citizens to immediately deposit any found mobile phone at the nearest police station or police outpost instead of keeping it for personal use or attempting to sell it.
The SP made it clear that a mobile phone found in a public place does not become the property of the person who finds it. He said that retaining such a device without making an effort to return it to its rightful owner, or attempting to sell or misuse it, can attract legal action under the applicable provisions of law.
Kamaldeep Goyal said that in today’s digital age, a mobile phone is much more than a communication device. For many people, it contains highly important personal information, official documents, banking-related details, photographs, contacts and access to various social and digital platforms. Losing a mobile phone can therefore cause not only financial loss but also serious inconvenience and anxiety to its owner.
He said that when a lost phone is returned, it can provide immense relief to the person who has misplaced it. For this reason, every responsible citizen should consider it their duty to hand over a found mobile phone to the police rather than hiding it, using it or treating it as personal property.
According to the police chief, police stations regularly receive complaints from people who have lost their mobile phones while travelling on roads, visiting markets or moving through other public places. In some cases, investigations reveal that the phone was found by a passer-by, but instead of being deposited with the police or efforts being made to locate the owner, it was retained by the person who found it.
SP Kamaldeep Goyal said that such conduct should not be taken lightly. Citizens should understand that knowingly retaining another person’s lost property or attempting to dispose of it can have legal consequences. He urged people to choose the honest and responsible course of action by immediately submitting any found mobile device to the nearest police station or police post.
He said that once a phone is deposited with the police, technical assistance can be used to help identify its genuine owner. Information such as the device’s IMEI number and other available details can assist investigating or technical teams in tracing and verifying the rightful owner, following which efforts can be made to return the mobile phone.
The police chief also pointed out that a mobile phone may contain information that is important in an emergency. It may include hospital-related messages, emergency contacts, important family communication or other essential information. In certain circumstances, ensuring that such a phone reaches the correct person without unnecessary delay could prove extremely helpful.
Kamaldeep Goyal further warned that anyone who deliberately keeps a found mobile phone or attempts to sell it may face action under the relevant provisions of law. He said that modern technology provides law-enforcement agencies with various means to trace and investigate mobile devices and identify individuals connected with their unauthorised possession or misuse.
He appealed to the public not to be tempted by the value of a device. Whether a mobile phone costs a few thousand rupees or significantly more, it may hold immense personal value for its rightful owner. Beyond its monetary worth, the information stored in a device can be irreplaceable and deeply important to an individual or family.
The SP said that returning lost property reflects both personal integrity and social responsibility. A society built on honesty and mutual trust becomes safer and stronger when citizens respect the property and rights of others.
He urged residents of Yamunanagar to spread the awareness message widely so that more people understand the correct procedure when they find a lost mobile phone. Instead of keeping the device, citizens should hand it over to the nearest police station or police outpost and allow the authorities to take appropriate steps to locate its rightful owner.
Kamaldeep Goyal said the police administration stands with responsible and honest citizens who assist in returning lost property to its owners. Such positive actions, he said, help strengthen public trust and encourage a culture of honesty and cooperation between citizens and the police.
The appeal also carries a simple but important message for the public: if you find someone else’s mobile phone, do not keep it, misuse it or attempt to sell it—hand it over to the police so that it can be returned to its rightful owner.
