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Why registering mobile phones' IMEI number with the govt is now mandatory

September 29, 2022 11:14 pm

The IMEI is a unique 15-digit number that is used to identify a device on a mobile network, acting like a phone’s unique identity.

What is an IMEI number, how can police use it in cases of mobile phone theft?

August 08, 2022 6:23 pm

What is the new Delhi Police initiative, how can you check your IMEI number, and how is it useful? We explain.

IMEI blocking, better tech: How Delhi Police plan to deter phone thefts and robbery

August 08, 2022 7:40 am

Senior police officers said they will note down the stolen/robbed phone’s IMEI number on a server and block the device immediately. This will act as a deterrent for criminals as they can no longer use the device, they said.

Criminals use SIMs to download apps that enable encrypted calls

June 19, 2020 11:54 am

They do not use SIMs to avoid being traced through the device’s IMEI number.

More than 13,500 Vivo phones running on same IMEI, Meerut police files case

June 05, 2020 6:47 pm

Meerut police found that more than 13,500 mobile phones are running with the same IMEI number in the country.

Tampering mobile IMEI number to attract up to 3 year jail, fine

September 24, 2017 6:56 pm

The section 7 gives DoT power to make rules for conduct of telecom or telegraph services and section 25 deals with damaging of telegraph line, machines and related equipment with provision of punishments of 3 years of imprisonment or fine or both.

Gang sells stolen mobile phones after erasing IMEI numbers, get busted

June 17, 2014 9:06 pm

The police typically use the IMEI number of cell phones to trace missing or stolen devices.

‘Missing’ tutor Sonal Mathur,male student found living-in in Darjeeling

October 17, 2012 12:58 am

Abhinav had been taking tuition from Sonal and her husband,Sharad,for the last 10 months. They are residents of the same locality.

Kidnappers’ dual SIM phone gave police crucial lead

February 05, 2012 1:46 am

On January 26,Vijay was picked up by Varinder from Ramgarh and the other three accused,along with their children,were waiting in a nearby area.

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