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Suvendu Adhikari Launches Emergency System, Vows Faster Police Response
West Bengal has started a new system for responding to emergencies.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched it in Kolkata.
The system received 450 cars and 450 motorcycles.
Adhikari said police in the state often take much longer to respond than police in Kolkata.
He wants every police station to get four cars and four motorcycles within a year.
The government has approved hiring 1,500 drivers for the vehicles.
He also said more than 11,000 constables would be appointed before Durga Puja.
He wants police stations to have better facilities and emergency teams to work together.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the Emergency Response Support System, ERSS-112, in Kolkata.
The launch included 450 four-wheelers and 450 motorcycles for the system.
Adhikari said West Bengal Police’s average emergency response time was around 90 minutes, compared with 10–15 minutes for Kolkata Police.
He said the government aims to equip every police station with four cars and four motorcycles within a year and has approved recruitment of 1,500 drivers.
Adhikari also said more than 11,000 constables would be appointed before Durga Puja and called for improved police-station facilities and emergency coordination.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and West Bengal Police.
- What
- The government launched ERSS-112 and announced plans to improve police emergency response capacity.
- Where
- Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata, West Bengal.
- When
- Saturday, October 10; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- To reduce police response times to emergencies and improve emergency services.
Key facts
- System launched
- Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112)
- Vehicles unveiled
- 450 four-wheelers and 450 motorcycles
- West Bengal Police average response time
- Around 90 minutes
- Kolkata Police average response time
- 10–15 minutes
- Driver recruitment
- The state cabinet approved recruitment of 1,500 drivers.
- Police station vehicle plan
- Four cars and four motorcycles for every police station within a year
- Constable appointments
- More than 11,000 constables planned before Durga Puja
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal chief minister
“Today is just the beginning. Within the next year, we will provide four motorcycles and four cars to every police station in the state.”
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“Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat respond to emergencies within six to 10 minutes. Why can’t West Bengal achieve this”
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