Around seven thousand people have downloaded Uttarakhand police mobile App in their mobiles in Dehradun district since October 31, the day Chief Minister Harish Rawat launched it. The objective behind the launch was to enable the Android mobile phone users to lodge reports online with district police.
Garhwal Range IG/DIG Sanjay Kumar Gunjiyal said that though the application had been initially facilitated for Garhwal region it would soon be introduced in other parts of in the State too in the coming days. The mobile app is currently available only for Android users via Google play store. The numbers of users are increasing day by day. He further said that a control room has been set up at district office and trained police officials have been deputed there. “We are getting good response from the people who have been users of Mobile app. Appreciation phone calls are also received from the users,” he added.
Citizens can report issues regarding crimes, verification of tenants and domestic helps/employees, condition of traffic, lost-found reports and wanted criminals.
He said that Uttarakhand Police Mobile App is aimed at reducing public inconvenience in accessing police services and helping citizens to reach out for swift help in times of emergency. After this application installs on the mobile phone, the citizens would have access to all the services provided by Uttarakhand Police.
Using this app, citizens can send pictures and text messages related to crime, traffic, any emergency or adverse situation requiring police action. The application allows citizens to either post the information through messages or by filling an application form. Presently, this app is available only for Android phones.
Besides, one can also report issues like eve-teasing, accident, public nuisance, traffic jam and criminal intelligence through crime report feature available on the app. The names of the wanted criminals have been highlighted in the app and one can inform the police about them.
Regarding lost-found reporting, the app user has to select items from a list which includes mobile phones, passport, voter ID card, Aadhaar card, account book, ATM card, debit card, driving license, PAN card, ration card, tablet, video camera, mobile phone, laptop, I-pods and mark-sheet.
Kewal Vihar resident Anil Bisht said that he had informed the police about tenant’s details for their verification through Mobile App. The verification of tenant was done successfully.
Ramesh Semwal, resident of Cantt said that he used mobile app and completed verification of domestic help. It is good that police are using advance technology to facilitate the people.