The Mumbai Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has blocked approximately 88,353 mobile devices in the past eight months after receiving complaints and working in collaboration with the police. The DoT has also traced and returned 3,535 IMEI mobile devices to their rightful owners. This information was shared during a programme held at Ghatkopar’s KJ Somaiya Engineering College on November 1.

The DoT has received 2,874,911 complaints related to unused SIM cards purchased in the past. Out of these, 2,204,730 have been resolved, resulting in the permanent disconnection of the SIM cards. The programme, which focused on cyber awareness and digital hygiene, saw the participation of 200 students in the college auditorium. It was organised by DoT ADG Security Satyam Singh, who provided detailed knowledge on how to stay safe from cyber fraud.