Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- In response to a significant increase in complaints regarding lost and stolen mobile devices, the Sri Lanka Police has issued a comprehensive set of directives to the public.

Highlighting the sensitive nature of personal data, including private photographs, digital identities, and messages, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said that failing to secure a lost device could lead to owners being victimised repeatedly if their information falls into the wrong hands.

"When this mobile phone is lost or taken by a third party, it could be misused. At the end of the day, whilst being the complainant, you will be a victim again and again," he said.

Police statistics revealed that in 2024, more than 2,800 phones were report...