{"id":7538,"date":"2025-06-25T12:44:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T12:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/?p=7538"},"modified":"2025-06-25T12:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T12:44:59","slug":"emergency-service-number-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/emergency-service-number-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Service Number in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"721\">Emergencies can occur at any time\u2014whether it\u2019s a medical crisis, a fire outbreak, a road accident, or a security threat\u2014and the speed at which help arrives can make all the difference. In such moments, knowing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/indianhelpline.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"431\">emergency service number in India<\/strong><\/a> is not just helpful; it\u2019s often lifesaving. While many people still struggle to recall which number to dial during specific emergencies, the government has taken steps to simplify the process with a unified emergency response system designed to ensure quicker, more coordinated assistance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1187\">Until recently, India had a fragmented emergency response network, with different numbers for different services across states and cities. This often led to confusion, delays, and missed opportunities to save lives. Recognizing the critical need for a streamlined approach, the Government of India introduced <strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1039\">112<\/strong>\u2014a <strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1071\">single emergency helpline<\/strong> that integrates police, fire, and medical services into one accessible number, similar to 911 in the United States.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1522\">But even as the 112 number gains traction, many traditional emergency numbers such as <strong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1301\">100, 101, 102, and 108<\/strong> continue to be active in many regions. Additionally, private platforms like <strong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1387\">VMEDO<\/strong> now offer rapid-response ambulance services and emergency medical support, bridging the gap where public systems sometimes fall short.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1037\">What is the 112 Emergency Number in India?<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1073\">The Universal Emergency Number<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1301\">The <strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1103\">112 emergency number<\/strong> is India&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1148\">all-in-one emergency helpline<\/strong>, launched by the <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1194\">Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong> under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). It functions like the 911 system in the United States.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1350\">By dialing <strong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1321\">112<\/strong>, citizens can seek help for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1480\">\n<li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1371\">\n<p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1371\">Police assistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1405\">\n<p data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1405\">Medical emergencies (ambulance)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1424\">\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1424\">Fire emergencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1458\">\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1458\">Women\u2019s safety (linked to 1091)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1480\">\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1480\">Disaster management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1498\">How it Works<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1518\">When you dial 112:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1803\">\n<li data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1598\">\n<p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1598\">Your call is routed to the nearest <strong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1597\">Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1697\">\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1697\">The operator forwards your request to the concerned emergency service (ambulance, fire, police).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1803\">\n<p data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1803\">In states with full ERSS integration, a <strong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1756\">GPS location<\/strong> is automatically detected for faster response.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2076\">Other Critical Emergency Numbers in India<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2241\">While 112 is slowly becoming the central point for all emergencies, several <strong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2187\">traditional emergency numbers<\/strong> still exist and remain active in many parts of India.<\/p>\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<thead data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2289\">\n<tr data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2289\">\n<th data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2270\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Emergency Type<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2289\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Helpline Number<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<tr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<td data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2364\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Police<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2383\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2430\">\n<td data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2411\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Fire Department<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2430\">101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2477\">\n<td data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2458\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Ambulance<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2477\">102 \/ 108 \/ <strong>9343-180000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2524\">\n<td data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2505\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Disaster Management<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2524\">1078<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2571\">\n<td data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2552\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Women\u2019s Helpline<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2571\">1091<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2618\">\n<td data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2599\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Child Helpline<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2618\">1098<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2665\">\n<td data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2646\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Anti-Poison<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2665\">1066<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2712\">\n<td data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2693\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Road Accident Emergency<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2712\">1073<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2759\">\n<td data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2740\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Air Ambulance<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2759\"><strong>9343-180000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<td data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2787\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Railway Emergency<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2806\">1393<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2853\">Emergency Medical Numbers in India<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2981\">India has a variety of ambulance and emergency medical services (EMS) providers, depending on the state and private operators.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3015\">Government Ambulance Numbers<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3279\">\n<li data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3158\">\n<p data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3158\"><strong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3036\">102 Ambulance<\/strong>: Free emergency transport for pregnant women and infants under government healthcare schemes like Janani Suraksha Yojana.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3279\">\n<p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3279\"><strong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3178\">108 Ambulance<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/difference-between-108-102-ambulance-in-india\/\">Government emergency ambulance services<\/a> operational in multiple states for all medical emergencies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3409\">These services are <strong data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3316\">free of cost<\/strong> and available 24\/7. However, response times may vary depending on location and availability.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3441\">Private Ambulance Services<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3477\">Private ambulance providers offer:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3616\">\n<li data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3504\">\n<p data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3504\">Basic Life Support (BLS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3534\">\n<p data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3534\">Advanced Life Support (ALS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3556\">\n<p data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3556\">Neonatal ambulances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3573\">\n<p data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3573\">ICU ambulances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3616\">\n<p data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3616\">Dead body transport and freezer box vans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3660\">Example: <strong data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3660\">VMEDO Ambulance Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3815\">If you&#8217;re in need of a <strong data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3776\">private ambulance in cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/private-ambulance-service-in-bengaluru\/\">Bangalore<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/private-ambulance-service-in-chennai\/\">Chennai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/private-ambulance-service-in-hyderabad\/\">Hyderabad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/private-ambulance-service-in-pune\/\">Pune<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/private-ambulance-service-in-ahmedabad\/\">Ahmedabad<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/private-ambulance-service-in-delhi\/\">Delhi<\/a><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3787\">VMEDO<\/strong> is a trusted name offering:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3914\">\n<li data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3845\">\n<p data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3845\">24&#215;7 dispatch of ambulances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3866\">\n<p data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3866\">Trained paramedics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3888\">\n<p data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3888\">Quick response time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3914\">\n<p data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3914\">Booking via call or website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3969\">VMEDO Ambulance Booking Number: <strong data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3969\">9343-180000<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3969\">State-Wise Emergency Helpline Numbers<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>State<\/th>\n<th>Local Ambulance Number<\/th>\n<th>Police Helpline<\/th>\n<th>Fire Helpline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/ambulance-service-in-bangalore\/\">Karnataka<\/a><\/td>\n<td>108 \/ 9343180000 (VMEDO)<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/ambulance-service-in-chennai\/\">Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/td>\n<td>108<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/ambulance-service-in-mumbai\/\">Mumbai<\/a><\/td>\n<td>108 \/ 1298 (Mumbai)<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/ambulance-service-in-delhi\/\">Delhi<\/a><\/td>\n<td>102 \/ 108 \/ 1091<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/ambulance-service-in-hyderabad\/\">Hyderabad<\/a><\/td>\n<td>108 \/ 9343180000<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/ambulance-service-in-pune\/\">Pune<\/a><\/td>\n<td>108 \/ 1298<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/ambulance-service-in-ahmedabad\/\">Ahmedabad<\/a><\/td>\n<td>108<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"5005\">Role of VMEDO in Emergency Services<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"5007\" data-end=\"5024\">Who is VMEDO?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5173\"><strong data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5035\">VMEDO<\/strong> is a leading emergency healthcare aggregator based in India. Since 2016, it has helped save thousands of lives by connecting patients to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5293\">\n<li data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5203\">\n<p data-start=\"5176\" data-end=\"5203\">Verified ambulance services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5204\" data-end=\"5234\">\n<p data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5234\">Emergency medical responders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5256\">\n<p data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5256\">Critical care units<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5257\" data-end=\"5293\">\n<p data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5293\">At-home healthcare and diagnostics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5331\">Services Offered in Emergencies:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5333\" data-end=\"5653\">\n<li data-start=\"5333\" data-end=\"5410\">\n<p data-start=\"5335\" data-end=\"5410\"><strong data-start=\"5335\" data-end=\"5356\">Ambulance on Call<\/strong>: Get the nearest ambulance dispatched within minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5490\">\n<p data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5490\"><strong data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5439\">Event Medical Coverage<\/strong>: On-site ambulances for public and private events.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5491\" data-end=\"5573\">\n<p data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5573\"><strong data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5519\">Air Ambulance Services<\/strong>: Rapid patient transport across cities and countries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5574\" data-end=\"5653\">\n<p data-start=\"5576\" data-end=\"5653\"><strong data-start=\"5576\" data-end=\"5602\">At-Home Emergency Care<\/strong>: ECG, IV, catheterization, emergency nurse visits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5737\" data-end=\"5783\">How to Use Emergency Numbers Effectively<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5785\" data-end=\"5855\">Here are <strong data-start=\"5794\" data-end=\"5807\">some tips<\/strong> to ensure a smooth response during emergencies:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5857\" data-end=\"5891\">1. Stay Calm and Speak Clearly<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5892\" data-end=\"5929\">Provide accurate information such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"6029\">\n<li data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"5941\">\n<p data-start=\"5932\" data-end=\"5941\">Your name<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5942\" data-end=\"5967\">\n<p data-start=\"5944\" data-end=\"5967\">Nature of the emergency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5968\" data-end=\"6001\">\n<p data-start=\"5970\" data-end=\"6001\">Exact location (landmarks help)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6029\">\n<p data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6029\">Number of people involved<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6031\" data-end=\"6059\">2. Use GPS When Possible<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6060\" data-end=\"6183\">Apps like <strong data-start=\"6070\" data-end=\"6083\">112 India<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"6088\" data-end=\"6097\">VMEDO<\/strong> can automatically detect your location, making it easier for responders to reach you.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6185\" data-end=\"6215\">3. Save Numbers in Advance<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6216\" data-end=\"6235\">Store numbers like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6236\" data-end=\"6324\">\n<li data-start=\"6236\" data-end=\"6241\">\n<p data-start=\"6238\" data-end=\"6241\">112<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6253\">\n<p data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6253\">108 \/ 102<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6254\" data-end=\"6277\">\n<p data-start=\"6256\" data-end=\"6277\">Local police stations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6278\" data-end=\"6304\">\n<p data-start=\"6280\" data-end=\"6304\">Nearby hospital contacts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6305\" data-end=\"6324\">\n<p data-start=\"6307\" data-end=\"6324\">VMEDO: <strong>9343180000<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6326\" data-end=\"6363\">4. Teach Kids and Elderly at Home<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6364\" data-end=\"6391\">Ensure family members know:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6392\" data-end=\"6504\">\n<li data-start=\"6392\" data-end=\"6425\">\n<p data-start=\"6394\" data-end=\"6425\">What to do in case of emergency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6426\" data-end=\"6456\">\n<p data-start=\"6428\" data-end=\"6456\">Whom to call and what to say<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6457\" data-end=\"6504\">\n<p data-start=\"6459\" data-end=\"6504\">How to use smartphones to call or send alerts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"6922\" data-end=\"6969\">Emergency Services for Women and Children<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"6971\" data-end=\"7002\">Women Safety Helpline: 1091<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7003\" data-end=\"7126\">Linked to the 112 system, this number ensures prompt police intervention in cases of domestic abuse, harassment, or threat.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7128\" data-end=\"7147\">Childline: 1098<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7148\" data-end=\"7217\">For reporting child abuse, trafficking, child labor, or a lost child.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7219\" data-end=\"7243\">Mental Health Crisis<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7244\" data-end=\"7295\">India also has helplines for mental health support:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7296\" data-end=\"7343\">\n<li data-start=\"7296\" data-end=\"7319\">\n<p data-start=\"7298\" data-end=\"7319\">iCall: +91 9152987821<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7320\" data-end=\"7343\">\n<p data-start=\"7322\" data-end=\"7343\">AASRA: +91 9820466726<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"241\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"723\">In a country as vast and diverse as India, timely access to emergency services can be the difference between life and death. The introduction of the <strong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"433\">112 emergency service number in India<\/strong> is a commendable step toward building a faster, more integrated, and more efficient emergency response system for its citizens. With a single number now connecting you to police, fire, and medical help, India is moving closer to a more accessible and reliable public safety infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1247\">However, awareness is key. Despite the existence of 112, many people still rely on older numbers like 100, 101, or 108\u2014some of which continue to operate in parallel. Others may not be aware of newer, faster alternatives like <strong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"991\">private ambulance services from VMEDO<\/strong>, especially in urban centers where speed, specialization, and availability play a crucial role. Whether you\u2019re at home, traveling, or organizing an event, knowing which number to call, and when, can significantly reduce response time and improve outcomes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1531\">Preparedness goes beyond just memorizing numbers\u2014it means teaching your family, especially children and the elderly, how to act in emergencies. It means installing trusted emergency apps, saving key contacts in your phone, and staying informed about services available in your area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1841\">In today\u2019s fast-paced world, emergencies may be unavoidable\u2014but being prepared isn\u2019t. Save the <strong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1671\">emergency service number in India (112)<\/strong>, download trusted apps like <strong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1713\">112 India<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1727\">VMEDO<\/strong>, and share this information with others. 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