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Amit Shah flags off 400 emergency response vehicles, 33 mobile forensic vans in Chhattisgarh
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah. File | He also inaugurated 33 mobile forensic science laboratories, one for each district in the State. One fully equipped mobile forensic science laboratory van, containing collection kits for blood samples, digital evidence, and CCTV, along with electronic gadgets, will be deployed in each of the 33 districts.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy CM Vijay Sharma and State Assembly speaker Raman Singh were present at the event held at the parade ground in Police Training School (PTS) at Mana camp in Raipur.The 'CG Dial 112' service of police, currently operational in 16 of the State's 33 districts, will be expanded to all districts from Monday (May 18), officials said.The next-generation system is a technology-driven governance initiative that integrates police assistance, fire services, medical emergency response, a women's helpline, a child helpline, disaster management support, and highway emergency services on a single platform.The upgraded system includes a centralised command and control centre, GPS-enabled emergency response vehicles, GIS-based real-time monitoring, automatic caller location identification and technology-enabled dispatch management facilities, they said.The new arrangement is expected to improve crime control, women and child safety, road accident response, medical assistance and support during emergencies, the officials said.The Dial 112 service, operational in the State since 2018, has assisted lakhs of people during emergencies, they said. Published - May 18, 2026 11:55 am IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File. | India launched military strikes on nine targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, 2025, in response to a terror attack on civilians in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025.Taking it to X, PM Modi said, “A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during Operation Sindoor. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour.”“It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces. At the same time, it showcased the growing jointness among our forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to our national security,” he added.PM Modi said that India remains as steadfast as ever in its resolve to defeat terrorism and “destroy its enabling ecosystem”.A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour.Operation Sindoor reflected…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2026 Published - May 07, 2026 09:53 am IST
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