By Admin 
‘Sanchar Sathi’ app is a digital security app of the Department of Telecommunication (DOT), which has worked to crack down on the crime of mobile theft in India. Sanchar Saathi app has achieved great success in tracking and recovering lost or stolen mobile phones in India. Through this app, about 7 lakh mobile phones have been recovered and handed over to their owners in 2 years. This app was launched in March 2023. Its performance has been very excellent.
How does ‘Sanchar Sathi’ app work?
Sanchar Sathi app or portal is being run by the Department of Telecommunication (DOT). Which is a completely safe app. DOT has also requested every citizen of India to install this app (Sanchar Saathi) in their mobile phones.
With the help of Sanchar Sathi app, if your phone is stolen or lost, then that mobile phone can be recovered or tracked.
When any stolen or lost mobile phone is reported on the app, its IMEI or details are recorded. If a thief tries to use the same phone with a different SIM or a new number, the system alerts, thereby “blacklisting” the phone and preventing it from being misused.
If any citizen buys a new or second hand mobile phone, then through this app you will know whether this mobile phone is stolen or blacklisted.
How many mobile phones have been received from Sanchar Sathi app so far?
Sanchar Sathi app/portal was launched by the Ministry of Telecommunication, Government of India in May 2023. This year, in the month of October 2025, approximately 50,000+ mobile phones have been recovered. If we talk about the year 2023 till now, 7 lakh mobile phones have been recovered, and their stolen or lost phones have been handed over to the mobile owners.
Maximum number of mobile phones have been recovered through the app in Telangana and Karnataka. The number of mobile phones recovered in both the states is more than one lakh each. Till now, 12.38 lakh WhatsApp accounts related to cyber crime have also been closed through this app.
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Other Benefits of Sanchar Saathi App
Chakshu Reporting of Suspected Fraud Communication (SFC): If a citizen receives fraudulent phone calls, they can be tracked and stopped using this feature.
Identification of all mobile connections issued in their name: Citizens can identify and manage all mobile connections issued in their name, ensuring that no one is using them without permission.
Know whether the mobile phone is stolen or not: Checking the genuineness (IMEI validity) of new or old phones so as not to buy stolen or blacklisted phones.
Blocking your lost/stolen mobile handset: Lost or stolen mobile devices can be rapidly blocked, traced and recovered.
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