MEERUT: Over 100 mobile phones worth Rs 21 lakh were recovered by a surveillance team of UP police in Meerut, across six districts, including Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar and Shamli. They handed them over to their owners on Thursday. Following a special drive launched by Meerut senior superintendent of police Rohit Singh Sajwan, police traced these phones and contacted those using them. They were asked to return them to police. Most of those who submitted the phones to police said they had found the device lying unattended, picked it up and started using it.SP (crime) Anit Kumar told TOI, No one was arrested, as there were no criminal charges. These phones have been traced within the past six months.We also published the following articles recentlyNavdeep erased phone data: PoliceTollywood actor Navdeep allegedly formatted his mobile phone before questioning by the TS-Anti Narcotics Bureau (TS-NAB) investigators. During the investigation, he confessed to trying narcotics in the past but denied consuming any in the latest drug bust. His phone was found to be formatted, and officials plan to send it to a forensic laboratory to retrieve data. Depending on the retrieved data, Navdeep may be called for further questioning. The Telangana High Court has instructed the police not to arrest Navdeep until September 19th.Meeruts artistic revolution: Volunteers, MMC join hands to transform streetsThe Meerut Municipal Corporation (MMC) has engaged local artists to create fine art designs on city walls to improve the citys aesthetics and address the issue of betel quid stains. Over 70 artists have joined the initiative, which aims to raise awareness about plastic use and hygiene. The project focuses on high-traffic areas and plans to use recycled materials for future murals. The initiative not only showcases the artists skills but has also attracted offers from private organizations. The MMC previously transformed discarded materials into vibrant colors along roadsides.

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