Uttar Pradesh 112 catered to 56 Lakh people in distress

LUCKNOW: UP 112, the emergency response unit of Uttar Pradesh police which completed one year on Monday, has so far helped 56 lakh people under different categories.
On October 26 last year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced the change in emergency service from 100 to 112 as the number is active in most developed and developing countries across the globe.
ADG, UP 112, Asim Arun said, “The service has upheld the tradition of providing emergency response to people in need across the state.Efforts are being made to strengthen the system further. A total of 56,36,681 people across UP were provided help by Dial 112 in a year making it one of the most effective services.” “UP 112 also provided relief to at least 6.5 lakh people during lockdown,” he said.
The ADG said UP 112 was also linked with other existing services like Women Power Line (1090) and ambulance services so that it could cater to more people. Over 300 police response vehicles (PRV) vehicles of UP 112 have been allotted exclusively to assist stranded women between 10pm and 6am.
“A drive is underway to register the elderly who live alone so that help could be provided to them. UP 112 will also be linked with 1070, which is a natural calamity helpline,” he said.