Amit Shah Flags Off 400 Dial 112 Vehicles in Chhattisgarh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off 400 emergency response vehicles for the CG Dial 112 service in Chhattisgarh on 18 May 2026. He also inaugurated 33 mobile forensic science laboratories, with one unit for each district in the state.

CG Dial 112 Emergency Response Service

Dial 112 is India’s integrated emergency response number for police, fire, medical, and disaster management services. The CG Dial 112 system in Chhattisgarh was earlier operational in 16 districts and has now been expanded to cover all districts and police stations in the state.

Mobile Forensic Science Laboratories

Mobile forensic science laboratories are vehicles fitted with scientific tools for crime-scene examination and evidence collection. The 33 new units in Chhattisgarh are designed to assist police teams at crime scenes and support faster forensic processing.

Police and Public Safety Framework

The 400 new vehicles are part of the state’s emergency response network for policing and crime control. The flagging-off event took place at the Police Training School in Raipur during Amit Shah’s three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from 17 May to 19 May 2026.

Important Facts for Exams

• Dial 112 is India’s common emergency number for police, fire, medical, and disaster services.
• Chhattisgarh expanded CG Dial 112 from 16 districts to all districts and police stations.
• Mobile forensic science laboratories are used for scientific examination at crime scenes.
• Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh and the venue of the Police Training School event.

Forensic and Emergency Response in India

Forensic science in criminal investigation uses scientific methods to collect, preserve, and analyse evidence. Emergency response systems in India are linked to public safety, disaster response, and rapid police assistance.