Punjab Police Launch Toll-Free Helpline to Report Organised Crime
The Anti-Gangster Task Force will run the line under central monitoring for rapid, confidential responses.
Overview
- DGP Gaurav Yadav unveiled toll-free 1800-330-1100 in Chandigarh for anonymous reports of intimidation, extortion and gangster activity.
- Calls will use the state’s 112 infrastructure for reliability but will be handled independently by AGTF officers.
- ADGP Promod Ban will oversee central monitoring to ensure prompt follow-up on every lead.
- Yadav tested the system with a trial call and assured that caller identities will be protected.
- Police said information received will trigger immediate, coordinated action with concerned district units as required.