India, Dec. 23 -- Google has finally activated the Android Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India, marking a significant development for Android users across the country. At present, Uttar Pradesh is the only state where the service is fully operational, as the state's emergency calling infrastructure has been integrated with ELS. Indian citizens are advised to dial 112 from their mobile phones to access emergency services.

With this integration, authorities in Uttar Pradesh can now receive the precise location of callers using Android devices when they dial 112. The service can identify a caller's location with an accuracy of up to 50 metres. Notably, the location information is transmitted to the police even if the call is disconnec...