HM Amit Shah launches 400 emergency vehicles, 32 forensic vans in Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday flagged off 400 new emergency response vehicles and 32 mobile forensic science laboratory vans in Chhattisgarh under the upgraded ‘Next Gen CG Dial 112’ service.
The launch event was held at the Police Training School parade ground in Raipur in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Assembly Speaker Raman Singh and Director General of Police Arun Dev Gautam.
According to officials, the 400 newly inducted vehicles are equipped with advanced technologies including GPS systems, wireless radio communication, PTZ cameras, dash cameras, mobile network video recorders and solar backup facilities. The upgraded system aims to provide faster and more efficient emergency response services across the state.
The service will function round the clock and integrate police assistance, medical emergencies, fire services, women’s safety support, child helplines, disaster management and highway emergency services on a single platform.
Citizens will be able to seek assistance through voice calls, SMS, WhatsApp, emails, web portals, chatbots and the SOS-112 India mobile application.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the initiative marks a major step towards strengthening public safety and ensuring quick emergency assistance across Chhattisgarh. He added that the ‘CG Dial 112’ service, previously operational in 16 districts, has now been expanded to all 33 districts of the state.
Officials said the upgraded emergency response system is expected to improve crime control, women and child safety, road accident response and overall emergency management.
Alongside the emergency vehicles, Amit Shah also launched 32 mobile forensic science laboratory vans under the theme “Science on Wheels – Towards Faster Justice”.
Each van, costing around ₹65 lakh, is equipped with crime scene protection kits, fingerprint detection systems, digital forensic tools, narcotics testing kits, ballistic examination equipment and gunshot residue testing facilities.
Officials said the mobile forensic laboratories will help conduct preliminary scientific examinations directly at crime scenes, reducing delays in evidence collection and minimising contamination risks.
