Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Dial-112 emergency service and a forensic mobile-van system in Chhattisgarh on Monday [3].
These initiatives aim to modernize the state's response to crime and emergencies while strengthening the security framework in Raipur to counter Naxal infiltration and other threats [1, 2].
Shah began a three-day visit to the region on May 18 [1, 3]. During the trip, he was joined by Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai to review security arrangements and implement new technological tools for law enforcement [1, 2].
The Dial-112 emergency service is designed to provide a unified response system across 33 districts [2]. This system streamlines how citizens report emergencies and how police dispatch resources to those locations.
In addition to the emergency line, Shah flagged off a forensic mobile-van system [3]. This forensic capability has been implemented across 32 districts to allow investigators to collect and analyze evidence more efficiently at crime scenes [3].
The deployment of these tools is part of a broader strategy to enhance the state's internal security. By integrating forensic mobility and rapid emergency response, the government seeks to reduce response times and improve the quality of criminal investigations, a critical step in maintaining stability in the region [1, 2].
Officials said the measures are intended to make the security of Raipur and surrounding areas stronger [2]. The visit focuses on coordinating efforts between central and state agencies to ensure the effectiveness of these new systems.
“The Dial-112 emergency service is designed to provide a unified response system across 33 districts.”
The simultaneous rollout of a unified emergency number and mobile forensic units suggests a shift toward a technology-driven security model in Chhattisgarh. By expanding these services to nearly every district, the government is attempting to close the gap in rural security infrastructure, which is vital for countering the asymmetric threats posed by Naxalite insurgents in the region.
