Jammu Police Operation Re-CONNECT: 746 Stolen Mobile Phones Worth ₹1.75 Crore Recovered in 2025Jammu | January 16, 2026 — In a major boost to tech-enabled policing, the Jammu District Police has successfully recovered 746 lost and stolen smartphones throughout the year 2025 under its dedicated initiative, Operation Re-CONNECT.
The recovered devices, which have a combined estimated market value of approximately ₹1.75 crore, were traced through a series of coordinated, technology-driven operations.
This massive recovery drive was spearheaded by specialized technical teams across the South, North, Rural, and Headquarters Zones, working in close collaboration with the Cyber Police Station Jammu to systematically track missing handsets reported at various local police stations.
The success of the operation highlights the expanding digital capabilities of the Jammu & Kashmir Police, as investigators utilized advanced tracking tools to locate the devices not only within the Union Territory but also in several other states across India.
Following a rigorous verification process of identity and ownership documents, the handsets were formally handed back to their rightful owners. For many citizens, the recovery of these devices provided immense relief, as the smartphones contained critical personal data, official records, and irreplaceable digital memories that had been considered lost.
The public has widely lauded the professionalism and citizen-centric approach displayed by the Jammu Police through Operation Re-CONNECT. Beyond the recovery efforts, authorities have issued a fresh advisory to the public, urging them to report the loss of mobile phones immediately and to implement essential digital safety measures such as two-factor authentication and device-tracking features.
This initiative continues to serve as a successful model for modern policing, focusing on restoring public confidence and strengthening the trust between the police force and the community through transparent service delivery.
