In a major citizen-centric initiative, Mumbai Police on Tuesday returned stolen and recovered valuables worth over Rs 2.12 crore to their rightful owners under zone 6.
The programme was conducted on Tuesday under the guidance of Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, with participation from all 10 police stations in the zone, including Chembur, Govandi, Nehru Nagar, Chunabhatti, Trombay, RCF, Mankhurd, Deonar, Shivaji Nagar, and Tilak Nagar.
Officials said that the initiative aimed to reunite citizens with their lost or stolen belongings recovered during investigations into cases such as theft, housebreaking, and mobile phone snatching.
Stolen property worth Rs 2.12 crore recovered
As per the official statement from Mumbai police, property worth Rs 2,12,27,000 was handed over to the complainants.
The recovered items included gold ornaments, a mangalsutra, and a large number of mobile phones. Notably, Trombay Police recovered 10 grams of gold worth Rs 1.6 lakh, while Chunabhatti Police retrieved a 12-gram mangalsutra worth Rs 1.8 lakh in a snatching case. Additionally, around 800 mobile phones, collectively valued at Rs 2.08 crore, were returned.
The distribution ceremony was held in Govandi, where Additional Commissioner of Police (Eastern Region) Dr Mahesh Patil handed over the recovered items to the beneficiaries.
Mumbai Police focuses on strengthening public trust
Police officials highlighted that such initiatives not only help restore citizens’ property but also strengthen public trust in law enforcement agencies. Many recipients expressed satisfaction and gratitude towards the police for their efforts in recovering and returning their valuables.
Authorities added that similar drives will continue in the future to ensure the prompt return of recovered property and enhance community engagement across Mumbai.
Mumbai Police seize Rs 16 lakh fake Apple accessories in Ghatkopar raid
In a different scenario on March 20, the Mumbai Police uncovered a large-scale racket selling counterfeit mobile accessories in Ghatkopar. During the raids, authorities seized fake products worth approximately Rs 16.33 lakh and filed cases against six shopkeepers allegedly involved in the operation.
The crackdown followed intelligence reports that several shops in Ghatkopar East were selling fake Apple accessories as original items. Police teams focused on the Patel Chowk and Niloyog Mall areas, where these products were reportedly being sold openly.
