Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- The emergency helpline 112, set up by the Telangana police from January 18-31, handled 500 emergencies during the 14-day Medaram Jatara in Mulugu district.

According to a press release, "Each incident was promptly registered and dispatched to the nearest response vehicle. Field coordination and communication were effectively managed through VHF wireless systems, enabling real-time updates between the control unit and ground personnel."

The police said the prompt response was possible due to coordination between the emergency unit and drone surveillance teams, significantly improving situational awareness and supporting faster decision-making in crowd management and emergency response.

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