Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off 400 advanced Dial 112 vehicles and 33 mobile forensic labs in Chhattisgarh to modernize emergency response and criminal investigation. This initiative aligns with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita mandate for scientific evidence collection to enhance public safety.
Key Points
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off 400 next-generation Dial 112 emergency response vehicles in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on May 18, 2026.
- The initiative expands the Dial 112 emergency service from 16 districts to all 33 districts of the state, ensuring universal statewide coverage.
- The Home Minister also inaugurated 33 mobile forensic science laboratories, providing one dedicated unit for each district to strengthen on-site scientific investigation.
- The upgraded Dial 112 system integrates police, fire, medical, and disaster management services into a unified 24×7 platform under the theme Ekke Number Sabbo Bar.
- Advanced features include Artificial Intelligence powered location tracking, GPS, PTZ cameras, dash cams, and solar backup systems for real-time monitoring and dispatch.
- Mobile forensic vans, themed Science on Wheels, are designed to conduct preliminary examinations and preserve evidence at crime scenes to minimize contamination risks.
- This infrastructure upgrade supports Section 176 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, mandating forensic examination for offenses punishable by seven years or more.
- A secondary backup control centre at the Police Headquarters in Nava Raipur ensures uninterrupted operations during technical failures or natural disasters.
- Citizens can access assistance through various channels including voice calls, SMS, WhatsApp, AI chatbots, and the SOS 112 India mobile application.
- The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, and State Assembly Speaker Raman Singh.
Important Terms
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)Mobile Forensic Science Laboratories
