Assam Police releases helpline numbers for emergency during lockdown 

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: Assam Police released a set of helpline numbers recently in order to extend help to all the people of Assam, who are stuck in an emergency either within or outside the state.

On March 30, the first day, the WhatsApp Helpline Number 9435215029 received around 16000 messages within 24 hours. More than 95% of these messages were from people who are outside, requesting Assam Police to facilitate their return. Few messages were found to be frivolous in nature, thus clogging the helpline and making it difficult to focus on messages which required immediate intervention.

It is reiterated that as per Government orders, people who are presently in different States cannot travel back to Assam till the time lockdown remains in force. A release stated that the Government is committed to help all those with emergency requirements of medical attention/medicines, food and accommodation.

In order to have a more focused and dedicated response mechanism for all, the Assam police has published a dedicated State wise Helpline number for people of Assam currently in different States. For People of Assam presently in Assam the numbers are - 6026900974/6026900975; the numbers for other States are as follows: Kerala – 6026900966; Tamil Nadu – 6026900967; Andhra Pradesh and Telangana – 6026900968; Maharashtra, Goa and Gujrat – 6026900969; Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan – 6026900970; Haryana, Punjab, Himanchal and Jammu & Kashmir – 6026900971; Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh – 6026900972; West Bengal, Orissa and Sikkim – 6026900973.

All other remaining States – 6026900976.

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