Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory highlighting the growing number of complaints related to lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones reported daily to police stations across the island.

The police warned that when a mobile phone is lost or stolen, there is a significant risk of misuse if it falls into the hands of unauthorized individuals.

The public has been urged to remain vigilant and take immediate precautionary measures, as lost or stolen mobile phones are frequently used for anti-social, unlawful, and illicit activities. In many such cases, the legitimate owners of the devices become victims, police said.

According to complaints received to date, criminals have been able to exploit mobile phones ...