Emergency calls to 112 in Karnataka can be anonymous: RTI response
Bengaluru: Individuals reporting emergencies via the 112 helpline in Karnataka can choose to remain anonymous, according to the Bengaluru city police in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query.
The RTI was filed by Dushyant Dubey, activist and founder of Broseph Foundation, a city-based NGO. He stated that they receive several inquiries from citizens regarding the anonymity of complainants when reporting emergencies, so he filed an RTI to seek clarification from the Bengaluru City Police.
As per the response provided by the police, callers can opt to keep their identification anonymous when making a 112 emergency call. To remain anonymous, callers must clearly state, “Please keep my data anonymous” or “I wish to stay anonymous” during the call, the release mentioned.
“It is mandatory for 112 operators to protect the callers’ privacy and mask details when anonymity is requested. If anonymity is not maintained, the caller can escalate the issue during a feedback call after the complaint is closed. They can also provide a one-star rating and raise their concern with the feedback team. These reports are taken up to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of the command centre for necessary action,” the release added.
The press release emphasised that this move is a crucial step in ensuring that individuals feel safe and empowered to report emergencies without the fear of their identity being revealed. By allowing anonymity, it encourages more people to come forward and report incidents, ultimately contributing to public safety and security, the release further stated.
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Boeing aircraft catches fire on runway at Denver Airport; Panicked passengers slide out amid smoke
Denver: A major accident was narrowly averted at Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon when an American Airlines flight to Miami had to stop takeoff after its landing gear resulted in smoke and fire on the runway.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, operating as flight AA-3023, had 173 passengers on board, all of whom were safely evacuated. However, one person reportedly suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
A footage circulating online shows the moment panic-stricken passengers rushed down emergency slides while thick smoke rose from the aircraft’s left rear wheel.
🚨#BREAKING: Watch as People evacuate from a American Airlines jet after a left main wheels caught fire
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Watch as passengers and crew evacuate American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, at Denver International Airport. The Miami-bound jet was forced… pic.twitter.com/RmUrXYj5Jp
American Airlines, in a statement, said that the aircraft ‘experienced a maintenance issue’ with a tire on the landing gear just before taking off. “All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team,” the airlines added.
The US aviation watchdog, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is investigating the incident which led to the fire after malfunction in the landing gear.
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