text-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police emergency helpline “Pucar-15” received 158,760 calls in September, playing a crucial role in providing timely services to citizens in emergencies within the federal capital.
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text-align: justify;">10,438 of these calls were related to guidance, while 11,021 cases required immediate police assistance, for which emergency teams were dispatched promptly, a public relation officer told APP.
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text-align: justify;">He said the helpline is part of the Safe City initiative, where various services, including police, fire brigade, and ambulance, are provided based on the nature of the calls.
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text-align: justify;">He said that, however, 137,301 calls or 86% of the total, were unrelated or hoax calls, which unnecessarily consumed police time.
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text-align: justify;">DG Safe City emphasized that hoax and unnecessary calls can delay assistance in genuine emergencies, which could have life-threatening consequences, he said.
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text-align: justify;">DG urged citizens to use the “Pucar-15” helpline responsibly, reminding them that the helpline exists for their convenience, and its misuse only hinders its effectiveness, he added.
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