In the wake of recent criminal incidents involving Africans and other foreigners, Delhi Police is going to launch a 24-hour helpline for foreign nationals in distress in the Capital. There will be a dedicated helpline number +91-8750871111 for foreign nationals which will be handled by a senior officer at the Delhi Police headquarters. Joint Commissioner of Police (New Delhi Range) Mukesh Kumar Meena will be responsible for supervising this helpline and keep a record of all calls received and take steps to resolve them. The order further states that Meena was being appointed Nodal Officer for handling crimes against foreign nationals.
Meena would convene a joint meeting every three months with representatives of associations of foreign nationals living in Delhi and representatives of the concerned foreign missions. “A large number of foreign nationals are residing in various parts of Delhi on long-term visas for studies, medical treatment and business, among others. Sometimes there may be issues concerning those requiring police intervention,” the officer added.