Punjab Police has decided to take action against those making hoax calls on the Emergency 15 helpline. According to the spokesperson of Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), 200 top hoax callers are being warned about their illegal activity every month. Despite the warning, those making unnecessary calls on 15 will now face FIRs and trials. It is pertinent to mention here that the 15 emergency helpline is a free service of the government for the convenience of citizens in distress. Those who keep it busy by making unnecessary/hoax/fake calls will now have to face the law. According to the details, 25 Lakh 70 thousand 859 calls were received from all over Punjab on emergency 15 in May, out of which 2 Lakh 22 thousand 816 calls were based on facts and immediate police assistance was provided. Among the calls received, 15 Lakh 49 thousand 868 calls were irrelevant. In May, 10 people, including children, were reunited with the help of PSCA Lost and Found Center. Meanwhile, 134 motorcycles and 5 vehicles were handed over to their owners. Spokesperson Punjab Safe Cities Authority said that Emergency 15 is a free service for timely assistance to citizens in distress. Improper use of 15 delays relief to citizens in critical situations and is a punishable offence. He appealed to the citizens to avoid unnecessary calls to the 15 emergency helpline.
