112 (India) – ERSS

112 is the all-in-one emergency telephone number in India for police, fire and ambulance services.[1][2] It operates under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) of the Ministry of Home Affairs.[3][4][5]

Access

Users can:

  • Dial 112 from any phone (even without balance)
  • Use the 112 India app.[6]
  • Press the smartphone power button 3 times for SOS

See also

References

  1. ^ Tech, India Today (2019-02-14). "Govt to launch single emergency number 112 to help you connect to all nearby helplines". India Today. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  2. ^ "UP 112: One helpline for all emergencies". The Times of India. 2019-10-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  3. ^ "Pan-India Emergency Number '112' launched". www.pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  4. ^ "Emergency Response Support System in India - 112.gov.in". 112.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  5. ^ "Ministry of Home Affairs | Government of India". www.mha.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2025-05-03. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  6. ^ "Download 112 Mobile App - 112.gov.in". 112.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
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