The worth Rs 1.64 crore to their rightful owners at a function held ahead of Diwali, an official said on Wednesday.
The recovered property included 11 gold ornaments, two cars, 15 motorcycles and 332 mobile phones. The items were traced during investigations into theft, robbery and other property-related cases, the official said.
Police return valuables recovered in theft cases
The property was returned to its owners during a function organised on Tuesday, November 3. The recovery covered several cases registered across police stations under the Eastern Regional Division.
The recovered items included valuables reported stolen or missing by residents. Police investigations helped trace the property and establish its ownership before it was handed back.
The total value of the recovered items stood at Rs 1.64 crore, providing relief to residents who had lost their belongings.
Cyber fraud warnings issued ahead of Diwali
Additional Commissioner of Police (Eastern Regional Division) Dhananjay Kulkarni attended the function and cautioned residents against the growing threat of .
He advised people to remain vigilant while using digital platforms and warned against trusting unknown links, messages or phone calls.
The advisory comes amid concerns over online scams, in which fraudsters often impersonate officials, financial institutions or service providers to obtain personal information and deceive victims.
Kulkarni urged residents to exercise caution while responding to unsolicited communications and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
Parents urged to monitor children’s mobile usage
The senior police officer also appealed to young people to stay away from drug abuse and highlighted the need for greater awareness about its consequences.
He urged parents to monitor their children’s mobile phone usage to prevent excessive screen time and screen addiction.
The appeal was part of the broader public safety message delivered during the property-return function.
Recovered property handed back before Diwali
The ahead of the festival was part of the police’s efforts to trace stolen and misplaced property and restore it to its owners.
The recovered items included mobile phones, vehicles and gold ornaments, which can represent significant financial losses for individuals and families.
The police said the property had been recovered during investigations into various cases.
Police stress public awareness and vigilance
Kulkarni’s remarks also focused on the importance of public awareness in preventing crime.
The police have advised residents to remain cautious about suspicious communications and to take steps to protect themselves from cyber fraud.
The officer’s appeal to young people to avoid drugs and to parents to monitor mobile phone usage highlighted concerns beyond property-related offences.