Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Sri Lanka Police say complaints regarding lost, misplaced and stolen mobile phones are reported daily to police stations across the country, warning that such devices can be misused if they fall into the wrong hands.

The Police Media Division stated that stolen or lost phones are often used for anti-social and illegal activities, with owners sometimes becoming unintended victims due to sensitive personal and financial data stored on the devices.

Accordingly, Police have urged the general public to take immediate precautionary steps in the event of a phone loss or theft, including deactivating the SIM card through the relevant service provider to prevent misuse and assist recovery efforts.

Police also emphasized the...