Manipur govt launches single emergency helpline '112'
IMPHAL:
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles complex in Imphal on December 19.
People may call the emergency phone number 112 to activate ERSS when they require help from the Police, Fire Service, Health Department, etc.
ERSS is said to address distress signals from citizens received via voice calls, SMS, E-mails, panic SOS requests, web requests and others who need immediate assistance.
The ERSS center is a sophisticated police control room using computer technology and internet facility for instant communication in actual time between the control room and mobile vehicles.
Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) is launched today at the Manipur Police Control Room at 1st Bn.Manipur Rifles complex.
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) December 19, 2020
ERSS is the vision of Govt. of India to launch an integrated emergency response system with a single emergency number 112#Dial 112 for all emergencies. pic.twitter.com/X5sFOE3GjW
(Edited by Laxmi Chyrmang)
