Emergency service ‘Dial 112' completes three years
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
According to a press release issued from Bihar Police Headquarters (PHQ), the state receives an average of 65,000 calls daily, making it the second-highest in the country. The service currently operates with a fleet of 1,833 vehicles, including 1,283 four-wheelers and 550 two-wheelers, deployed 24x7 across the state. These vehicles maintain an average response time of 15 minutes.
"The Dial-112 call centre is primarily operated by trained women police personnel.
The service assists approximately 6,000 citizens daily with various emergency services. Compared to the previous year, the service recorded a 15% increase in operations, while complaints rose by 4%," the release said.
Over the past three-year period, Dial-112 responded to more than 3,57,000 cases related to domestic violence, crimes against women, and children. Additionally, it handled over 21 lakh cases of local disputes and violent confrontations.
The service also provided immediate assistance in more than 1,84,000 road accident cases and responded to 1,15,000 fire-related emergencies.
A notable initiative, 'Surakshit Safar Suvidha', launched in Sept 2024, proved particularly beneficial for women travellers. Bihar became the third state in the country to implement this facility, allowing women to share their travel details with Dial-112 for immediate assistance during emergencies.
"Looking ahead, the service plans to implement the Next Generation Emergency Response Support System (NGERSS) and establish a mirror emergency centre to ensure uninterrupted service during disasters," the release claimed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
14 hours ago
- News18
Delhi T1 Canopy Collapse: DGCA Expert Panel Blames ‘Poor Workmanship', DIAL Refutes Findings
Delhi T1 Canopy Collapse: The report, that was not made public, has been accessed by CNN-News18, and has made startling revelations related to the construction of the canopy A report submitted by a committee set up by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to carry out technical assessment of the collapse of canopy roof at Terminal One of the Delhi International Airport last year has highlighted discrepancies in the fabrication work, calling it 'poor workmanship". The operator, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), however, claimed that 'neither the design, the fabrication, nor the workmanship is inferior". The incident took place at Terminal 1D of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on June 28, 2024, killing one taxi driver and leaving others injured. What does the report say on the canopy collapse? The report, that was not made public, has been accessed by CNN-News18, and has made startling revelations related to the construction of the canopy. The report clearly mentions that the purlin drawings did not match with site conditions. In addition, the fabrication shows poor workmanship in a few places, the document reads. It further says, 'during inspection, it was observed that the welding, connection detailing, etc., appear to be of inferior workmanship at some locations…the structural members concealed between the roof and the false ceiling didn't have fireproof paint or anti-corrosion measures in the collapsed portion of the structure," it reads. Further, the findings reveal that the location of purlin joints lies very close to the supports where hogging bending stresses are maximum. 'It is an undesirable location for the splices and should have been avoided," the experts mentioned. DIAL's strong response to the findings It said in a response that fire protection coatings are not required for internal roofs above 6.7m in height. 'NFPA clause 7.2.3.2.8 also states that any roof more than 6.1 m in height does not require fire protection. The Old Terminal 1D Canopy was over this 6.7 m height and was external. Accordingly, fire protection was not required. All the members were adequately coated either with vermiculite coating, anti-corrosive metal primer, or a paint that acts as a protective coating for rust prevention," DIAL said. It added that to overcome the space constraints and to establish a viable connection, the horizontal tie member was lowered within the proximity of the joint location and connected to the flaring columns. 'The design effects due to lowering of the horizontal tie were duly accounted for in the connection design and detailing of the horizontal tie member, and thereby the structural adequacy and integrity of the joints were ensured. The changes made were safe and vetted by the structural consultants and TATA Consulting Engineers," the airport operator claimed. It further added that the assumption that the detailing and design of connections, particularly welding connections, have not been carried out adequately and were left to fabricators is incorrect. 'The detailing and design of connections, particularly welding connections, have been carried out by a specialist steel agency (Geodesic Techniques) with ISO 9001 certification, with decades of experience in the design and detailing of complex steel structures. The design of connections, including the weld in the fin, was based on the prevalent IS 1893-2002 and IS 800-1984, and in line with proper design practices," DIAL said, adding they have done the testing of the collapsed structure through an NABL-accredited laboratory and the test results do not suggest any inferior workmanship and show weld quality was satisfactory. Test reports were made available to the concerned, it said. Expert panel's recommendations & DIAL's reaction In addition to its findings on the collapsed structure, the report by the experts' committee had further made recommendations for the non-collapsed roof structure. It said that a thorough inspection and investigation by a specialized agency is recommended. In particular, all connections, welding, etc. shall be checked thoroughly. The structural design and detailing are required to be checked thoroughly, it said. The committee has also suggested that all connections and components essential for the load transfer mechanism should be looked into and retrofitted by the specialized agency, if required. Drainage design shall be investigated for adequacy/inadequacy. Necessary modifications for example provision of suction devices in the drain, overflow mechanism, perforated false ceiling near drains, etc. may be required to remove the water stagnation in case of incessant rain events, it added. Reacting to these recommendations, DIAL said it appointed CORTEX Construction Solutions, a NABL-accredited agency that conducted several non-destructive tests on the non-collapsed structure of Old Terminal 1D, including on all weld joints. The test results and the recommendations were validated by IIT BHU, it claimed. top videos View all The airport operator further added, 'L&T was entrusted with the T1 reinstatement and retrofitting works, duly considering the IIT recommendations." All the design calculations and design drawings, prepared by L&T in accordance with the current code provisions, were thoroughly checked and approved by a team of three professors from IIT Delhi & IIT Jammu and are being implemented at the site, it said. About the Author Anvit Srivastava Anvit Srivastava, Principal Correspondent at CNN-News18, covers crime, security, policing and society in Delhi. His impactful ground reports have helped him make his mark among the select credited journalists More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : news18 specials view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 06, 2025, 13:46 IST News india Delhi T1 Canopy Collapse: DGCA Expert Panel Blames 'Poor Workmanship', DIAL Refutes Findings Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Indian Express
At 695, Delhi airport sees maximum number of bird hit incidents since 2020
Delhi airport witnessed 695 bird hit incidents since 2020, the highest number of such cases reported by any major airport across the country, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol told Rajya Sabha on Monday. Mumbai reported the next highest number of confirmed bird hits at 407 cases since 2020, followed by Ahmedabad (337) and Bengaluru (343), Mohol's reply stated. Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, which is also the largest airport in the country, has experienced 41 bird hits this year till June alone. It witnessed 185 bird hits in 2023, and 183 such cases in 2022, as per the reply. Last year, IGI airport reported 130 bird-hit cases. 'To ensure safety of aircraft operations related to wildlife hazard, requirements to develop Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) and to establish procedures have been mandated,' Mohol said in his reply. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the airport operator, has implemented a number of measures in the last few years, the reply stated, to mitigate bird-hit and wildlife strike incidents. According to the reply, the key measures include bird repellent and rodent control measures, scientific and rescue measures, habitat and insect management, biological and chemical control methods, and awareness and collaboration initiatives. DIAL has also previously noted that 'certain concerns impede the operations of airport authorities, notably, bird strikes during aircraft take-off and landing phase. The occasional collisions between aircraft and birds consistently draw significant attention from aviation regulators and airports.' The operator has advised people to 'avoid throwing household and kitchen waste near the Airport as it can attract birds and rodents, increasing the chances of bird strike.' Other suggestions for people include avoiding feeding birds and pigeons near the airport, as well as avoiding slaughtering animals in open areas, as this is unhealthy and unhygienic, and the residue will attract birds. 'Additionally…any abandoned buildings, structures, or trees with a possibility of bat movements should immediately be informed to Delhi Airport,' DIAL had said earlier. Devansh Mittal is a trainee correspondent with The Indian Express. He studied political science at Ashoka University. He can be reached at ... Read More
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Emergency service ‘Dial 112' completes three years
Patna: Bihar Police's emergency response service, Dial-112, observed its third anniversary on Monday. Over the past three years, the service has provided rapid emergency assistance to more than 4 lakh citizens across the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to a press release issued from Bihar Police Headquarters (PHQ), the state receives an average of 65,000 calls daily, making it the second-highest in the country. The service currently operates with a fleet of 1,833 vehicles, including 1,283 four-wheelers and 550 two-wheelers, deployed 24x7 across the state. These vehicles maintain an average response time of 15 minutes. "The Dial-112 call centre is primarily operated by trained women police personnel. The service assists approximately 6,000 citizens daily with various emergency services. Compared to the previous year, the service recorded a 15% increase in operations, while complaints rose by 4%," the release said. Over the past three-year period, Dial-112 responded to more than 3,57,000 cases related to domestic violence, crimes against women, and children. Additionally, it handled over 21 lakh cases of local disputes and violent confrontations. The service also provided immediate assistance in more than 1,84,000 road accident cases and responded to 1,15,000 fire-related emergencies. A notable initiative, 'Surakshit Safar Suvidha', launched in Sept 2024, proved particularly beneficial for women travellers. Bihar became the third state in the country to implement this facility, allowing women to share their travel details with Dial-112 for immediate assistance during emergencies. "Looking ahead, the service plans to implement the Next Generation Emergency Response Support System (NGERSS) and establish a mirror emergency centre to ensure uninterrupted service during disasters," the release claimed.
