16/03/2026
*J&K Police Kathua Boost Emergency Response; SSP Kathua Flags Off 08 ERSS Dial 112 Vehicles*
*Each Police Station Gets Dedicated Vehicle for Swift Response to Accidents, Disputes & Distress Calls, Says SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma -IPS*
Kathua,March 16, 2026: In a major step towards enhancing public safety and strengthening emergency response mechanisms, *SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma-IPS* today flagged off 08 Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) Dial 112 vehicles from District Police Lines (DPL) Kathua.
Under this initiative, each Police Station in District Kathua has been provided with a dedicated emergency response vehicle, ensuring swift, effective, and time-bound response to accidents, disputes, crimes, and all distress calls received through Dial 112.
The deployment of these ERSS vehicles is aimed at reducing response time, improving on-ground policing efficiency, and ensuring prompt assistance to citizens in emergency situations. The vehicles are manned by trained police personnel and equipped with essential communication and response tools.
Speaking on the occasion, *SSP Kathua* emphasized that public safety remains the top priority of District Police and urged citizens to make responsible use of the Dial 112 emergency service strictly for genuine emergencies. She cautioned that misuse of the emergency helpline through false or prank calls may attract legal action.
District Police Kathua remains committed to its motto “People First” and continues to adopt proactive, technology-driven, and citizen-centric measures to ensure safety, security, and public confidence.