Though an old news but good information, especially for TN citizens...:-
è Complaints relating to loss of cellular phones can be e-mailed to cop@vsnl.net, said by R. Nataraj, Greater Chennai Police Commissioner.
The same email ID also available on the official website of TN Govt.
http://www.tn.gov.in/telephone/hod/hodPage57.html Email/Website cop@vsnl.net (cop = Commissioner Of Police) http://www.tn.gov.in/police
Subject: Simple to find Lost Mobile
An IMEI number- The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is an international identity number used to uniquely identify a mobile phone. The 15-digit IMEI number is an electronic fingerprint transmitted every time a phone is used, which reveals the identity of the mobile handset.
How can I find out my IMEI number? IMEI numbers are independent of the phone number and are usually written underneath the battery or on the back of the handset. Mobile phone users can also check their 15 digit IMEI number by dialing *#06# on their mobile handset (for GSM mobiles), if you purchased mobile with bill, then u will find imei no. in your bill too... Mobile phone owners should make a note of their IMEI number and keep the details in a safe place.
If u lost your mobile, send an e-mail to cop@vsnl.net with the following info.
Your name:
Address:
Phone model:
Make:
Last used No.:
E-mail for communication:
Missed date:
IMEI No.:
"No need to go to police station"
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Tamil Nadu - Chennai Staff Reporter
CHENNAI: Using the unique 15-digit International Mobile Equipment Index (IMEI) number, the Chennai police recovered 53 stolen cellular phones and restored them to their owners on Thursday. Special team R. Nataraj, Greater Chennai Police Commissioner, who returned the instruments at the Police Commissionerate, said the recovery was effected by a special team headed by S. Murugan, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kilpauk. Acting on complaints received through e-mail, the police traced the stolen instruments with the help of cellular phone service providers. One held Mr. Nataraj also said that thieves who targeted three mobile phone shops had been traced to Rajasthan. One of the gang members had been arrested and the police were on the lookout for the others. Complaints relating to loss of cellular phones can be e-mailed to cop@vsnl.net, he said. The Commissioner warned the people to check with the police before buying second hand instruments. Jewellery, cash recovered The police also recovered stolen property worth Rs. 26 lakh, including jewellery and cash. Mr Nataraj said the Kilpauk police arrested two people who took away jewellery and cash totally valued at Rs. 14 lakh from the house of a plywood dealer on Sunday last. After receiving the complaint on Monday morning, the police arrested the offenders within seven hours. Goondas Act Mr. Nataraj said that in the past one and half months 53 persons had been detained under the Goondas Act, including eight in the last week. Answering a question on Internet parlours, Mr. Nataraj said the police had simplified the procedures while applying for a licence. He said that following complaints from a section of residents in Besant Nagar, the police raided a video game parlour and closed it down. Mr. Nataraj warned of stern action against those running video game parlours, which were not legal. © Copyright 2000 - 2006 The Hindu |
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