Ludhiana, Jan. 2 -- The Khanna police on Thursday returned 83 mobile phones recovered in cases of snatching and theft to their rightful owners, providing relief to residents who had reported their devices missing.

Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Jyoti Yadav Bains said that in today's digital age, mobile phones are more than just communication devices. "People store personal data, photographs, financial details and other sensitive information on their phones. Losing a mobile not only causes financial loss but also exposes private data to possible misuse," she said.

Highlighting the seriousness of the issue, the SSP said the police technical support unit had been directed to intensify efforts to trace the maximum number of lost and ...