Delhi Police returns 532 recovered mobile phones to owners under 'Operation Vishwas'

The Delhi Police handed over 532 recovered lost and stolen mobile phones to their rightful owners under its citizen-centric initiative, 'Operation Vishwas', at Maharaja Agrasen College in east Delhi's New Ashok Nagar, officials said on Saturday.

The event, held on Friday, began with awareness sessions on cyber crime and drug abuse, during which citizens were educated about online frauds, digital arrest scams, OTP-related frauds, fake investment schemes and the dangers of narcotics. Participants were also advised to report cyber crime incidents through the national helpline number 1930.

Police teams involved in tracing and recovering the mobile phones were felicitated during the event in recognition of their efforts.

Several beneficiaries also shared their experiences and expressed appreciation for the police's role in helping them recover their lost devices.

Senior officers said initiatives such as 'Operation Vishwas' help strengthen public trust and promote community-oriented policing.