Namma 112, helpline call center, at Bengaluru Police Commissioner office, in Bengaluru on January 11, 2023.
| Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K
In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Bengaluru City Police have launched a multilingual AI-powered upgrade to its emergency response system, Namma 112, aimed at breaking language barriers during distress situations.
The city police introduced the Multilingual Voice AI for Nationwide Key Interventions (VANKI), an advanced solution that enables callers to communicate in their preferred language while seeking emergency assistance. The system can interpret and relay information in real time, helping call handlers respond faster and with greater accuracy.
Published – April 29, 2026 05:05 pm IST
