What if I accidentally call 112 Quora?

Nothing is gonna happen if this is done mistakenly, and if the call has been be picked up it will be received by the nearest nodal office of police and will be operated by computer. And you have to choose the option what you want to complaint about. So don’t worry be happy.

Is 112 a legit number?

112 is a common emergency telephone number that can be dialed free of charge from most mobile telephones, and in some countries, fixed telephones in order to reach emergency services (ambulance, fire and rescue, police).

What happens if you dial 112 by mistake?

112 is only for emergency assistance. If you call the number for another reason, it is considered abuse (if you do it intentionally) or misuse (if you do it accidentally). Abuse of the emergency number is a criminal offence.

Why would you call 112?

The emergency number 112 is for when you need urgent help, for instance when your life is in immediate danger, or if someone is seriously injured and needs prompt medical attention, or if you have witnessed a serious crime like assault, murder, robbery or a break-in.

What happens if u accidentally call emergency SOS?

Officer Timothy Peterson said if you accidentally call the emergency line, the best thing you can do is stay on the phone and explain it was an accidental call. If dispatchers cannot get a hold of you, they will send an officer out to investigate. -tap on settings, then scroll down and tap on “Emergency SOS.”

How do I dial 112 from my mobile?

If you require emergency assistance from Police, Fire & Rescue, Health and other services, you may :

1. Dial 112 from your phone;
2. Press power button on your smart phone 3 times quickly to activate Panic call;
3. In case of feature phone, long press ‘5’ or ‘9’ key to activate Panic call;

When should we call 112?

When can I call an emergency number? You can call 112 or 100 when you urgently need a fire brigade, an ambulance or the police. If there is no urgency, you better call the local fire brigade, your general practitioner (outside opening hours you can call the after-hours primary care) or the local police.

Who launched 112?

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched Emergency Response Support System (dial 112) through video conference.