- 400 state-of-the-art emergency vehicles and 32 mobile forensic vans flagged off
- With ‘Science on Wheels – Towards Faster Justice’, the state will strengthen the system of quick assistance and scientific investigation.
- Based on the theme ‘Ekke Number, Sabbo Bar’, the service will provide quick assistance in all situations like police, medical emergency, fire, road accident and disaster.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah today launched the state-of-the-art ‘Next Gen CG Dial-112 Service’ and Mobile Forensic Vans of Chhattisgarh Police at Mana Police Parade Ground, Raipur. In the august presence of Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai and Assembly Speaker Shri Raman Singh, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah flagged off 400 state-of-the-art Dial-112 vehicles and 32 Mobile Forensic Vans.
Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, Director General of Police Shri Arun Dev Gautam, MLAs, public representatives and senior police officers were present on this occasion.
It is noteworthy that this modern service, based on the theme “Ekke Number, Sabbo Bar,” will integrate police, fire, and medical services to provide citizens with immediate emergency assistance through a single number. The 400 state-of-the-art vehicles launched under this initiative are equipped with modern features such as smartphones, GPS, wireless radio, PTZ cameras, dash cams, mobile NVRs, and solar backup. These technologies will ensure live monitoring of the incident site, real-time tracking, and prompt communication.
This service will operate 24×7. It utilizes modern technologies such as GIS-based monitoring, advanced vehicle tracking, SIP trunk technology, and automatic caller location identification. All 33 district coordination centers in the state have also been connected to this network. Citizens will also be able to access assistance through voice calls, SMS, email, web portals, WhatsApp, chatbots, and the SOS-112 India app.
- Mobile forensic vans will conduct scientific investigations at the scene itself.
Based on the theme ‘Science on Wheels – Towards Faster Justice’, 32 mobile forensic vans will give a new direction to crime investigation in the state. Launched with the objective of “32 Vans – 32 Districts – One Resolution: Accurate Investigation, Speedy Justice”, this initiative will provide the facility of preliminary scientific investigation at the crime scene itself.
Costing approximately Rs 65 lakh per unit, these state-of-the-art vans are equipped with advanced facilities like crime scene preservation kit, evidence collection and sealing equipment, fingerprint detection system, narcotics testing kit, digital forensic support, high quality photography system, bullet hole screening and ballistic testing kit and Gunshot Residue (GSR) testing kit.
Previously, transporting evidence from crime scenes to laboratories took time, leading to the potential for evidence contamination and delays in reports. The new mobile forensic vans will enable preliminary investigations, evidence preservation, testing, and digital documentation to be conducted at the crime scene itself. This will significantly improve both the quality and speed of investigations.
- Evidence-based justice system will get new strength
The objective of the State Government is to make scientific investigation accessible to the public, strengthen the evidence-based justice system, enhance the role of forensic science in crime control and ensure timely, transparent and credible investigation.
The operation of modern Dial-112 service and mobile forensic van will significantly improve the quality of emergency services in the state, crime investigation will get a new impetus and the faith of common citizens in law and order and justice system will be further strengthened.