Himachal Pradesh Police Handle Record 586 Emergency Calls on Diwali with 3.37-Minute Response Time
Himachal Pradesh Police set a new record on Diwali by handling 586 emergency incidents in a single day through the State Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112), including 187 fire-related cases. The system maintained an average response time of 3 minutes and 37 seconds despite the high volume. The highest number of calls came from Kangra district. DGP Ashok Tewari praised the emergency teams for their dedication and highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance the service's efficiency and citizen focus.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 52/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 9 Nov, 12:03 pm. Other outlets followed.