ERSS 112 Project Cuts Purulia District Police Action Time in Half

ASANSOL. Purulia and four other districts have started benefiting from the implementation of the central government's Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 project. This project is monitored every morning via virtual meetings. Earlier, Purulia district police personnel used to take an average of 14 to 15 minutes to reach the spot after receiving information. Now, they reach the spot and take action in an average of just 7 to 8 minutes. According to Purulia Superintendent of Police Kumar Sunny Raj, the Purulia police are trying to be more proactive. Under this project, Jangalmahal Purulia as well as other districts of the state have received ERSS 112 vehicles and motorbikes. With their use, the Purulia district police are able to take action swiftly. To deal with emergency situations, a team of 20 people, including 5 female police personnel, will soon be formed in every police station. The 'Sahay' project of Purulia district police once worked on a large scale in this district of Jangalmahal. Calls for police service are still coming in under the 'Sahay' project, but 112 has surpassed 'Sahay'. Earlier, 'Sahay' used to receive around 10 calls, which has now dropped to two or three. Currently, 112 is the most trusted for prompt police service.