Apart from police-related emergencies, medical and fire incidents also kept emergency response personnel occupied throughout the three days.
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Police’s emergency response service, UP-112, witnessed a massive surge in distress calls during the three-day Diwali festivities, with Police Response Vehicles (PRVs) remaining on their toes as more than two lakh citizens sought assistance for police-related incidents, medical emergencies, fires and other distress situations across the state between November 7 and 9. The emergency response service extended assistance in 2,05,738 cases during the three-day festive period, against an average of approximately 38,000 cases handled daily on normal days, according to figures released by UP-112 headquarters on Tuesday. The figures indicate that emergency assistance requests rose sharply during the festivities, with the highest number recorded on November 9, a day after Diwali, followed closely by Diwali itself.
Apart from police-related emergencies, medical and fire incidents also kept emergency response personnel occupied throughout the three days.
The emergency response system recorded 7,029 fire-related events across Uttar Pradesh during the three days, requiring coordination with fire and emergency services. Fire-related emergencies also accounted for a substantial number of incidents during the festive period.
The figures highlight the considerable pressure on emergency response agencies during Diwali, when widespread use of fireworks and increased public activity create additional challenges for police, fire and medical personnel. Following these directions, PRV teams across the state were placed on heightened alert to respond to emergencies involving public safety, medical assistance and fire-related incidents.