CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) of Kashmir has launched a new toll free helpline number 14411 to help people of Kashmir at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. The 24 hours helpline was named as Madadgaar is first of this kind.
The helpline will provide help to mostly Kashmiri citizens, students and people who are living away from their homes in different parts of the country due to various reasons such as for study or work. The helpline is expected to solve issues like security, natural and man-made calamities, medical emergencies and other issues arising due to living away from home.
DIG Mr. PS Rajora who is posted in Kashmir told that immediate help will be provided using this service. Not only the Kashmiri citizens but, anyone seeking help can dial the number. It also includes tourists and people going to Amarnath.
The number can be dialled for immediate help by girls in case of harassment by the road Romeos or by people for emergency ambulance or by those who are being threatened by the militants.