India, May 18 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday flagged off 400 new vehicles for the 'Next Gen CG Dial 112' emergency response service and 32 mobile forensic science laboratory vans in Chhattisgarh, in a major push to strengthen emergency assistance and scientific investigation systems across the state.

Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the initiative as a significant step towards improving public safety and ensuring faster emergency response throughout Chhattisgarh.

Deputy chief minister Vijay Sharma, Assembly Speaker Raman Singh and Director General of Police Arun Dev Gautam were present at the event held at the Police Training School parade ground in Mana Camp, Raipur.

According to officials, the 400 newly inducted ve...