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Gujarat Police to Deploy 500 Additional 112 Janrakshak Patrol Vehicles
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🗓 24 Aug 2026, 10:06 PM
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The Gujarat police announced the addition of 500 new 112 Janrakshak vehicles to boost emergency response across the state.
Gujarat Police have confirmed that 500 new 112 Janrakshak patrol vehicles will be inducted into the force. The move is part of the state’s ongoing effort to modernise its emergency‑response infrastructure and improve the speed of assistance to citizens.
The newly acquired vehicles are expected to be equipped with advanced communication equipment and GPS tracking, enabling faster dispatch of help to callers of the 112 emergency number. Deployment will be phased across all districts, with priority given to high‑population and high‑traffic areas.
Funding for the purchase comes from the state’s budget allocation for public safety, and the police department has indicated that the expanded fleet will reduce response times and enhance overall policing efficiency.
Officials have not disclosed a specific timeline for full deployment, but the addition of the 500 vehicles is slated to begin within the next few weeks. The initiative reflects Gujarat’s broader strategy to strengthen law‑enforcement capabilities through better resources and technology.
The rollout will be monitored by senior police officials to assess its impact on emergency response metrics, with periodic reviews planned to ensure the new assets meet operational expectations.
The newly acquired vehicles are expected to be equipped with advanced communication equipment and GPS tracking, enabling faster dispatch of help to callers of the 112 emergency number. Deployment will be phased across all districts, with priority given to high‑population and high‑traffic areas.
Funding for the purchase comes from the state’s budget allocation for public safety, and the police department has indicated that the expanded fleet will reduce response times and enhance overall policing efficiency.
Officials have not disclosed a specific timeline for full deployment, but the addition of the 500 vehicles is slated to begin within the next few weeks. The initiative reflects Gujarat’s broader strategy to strengthen law‑enforcement capabilities through better resources and technology.
The rollout will be monitored by senior police officials to assess its impact on emergency response metrics, with periodic reviews planned to ensure the new assets meet operational expectations.