Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the tender process of the state’s ‘Dial 112’ emergency service. In a letter to Madhya Pradesh Police Chief Kailash Makwana, Singh demanded a thorough investigation into these issues.
Singh stated that during the second phase of purchasing vehicles for ‘Dial 112,’ there were reports of transparency problems and unfair practices. He expressed worries that the tendering process might not have followed proper procedures, affecting the integrity of the project. Singh also mentioned that some public organizations had raised similar questions and submitted evidence supporting these claims.
‘Dial 112’ is a vital emergency service in Madhya Pradesh that replaced the older ‘Dial 100’ system. Launched in August, the scheme includes 1,200 vehicles designed to respond quickly to emergencies like accidents, fires, medical crises, cybercrime, and disaster relief. All these services now operate through a single helpline number—112—making emergency response more efficient and accessible for the public.
The controversy surfaced shortly after the launch when reports emerged that keys to some of the ‘Dial 112’ vehicles had gone missing. Although the keys were later recovered, the incident raised doubts about transparency and safety in the vehicle procurement process.
Digvijaya Singh has submitted a bundle of documents claiming that irregularities occurred during the tendering process. He urged the police chief to investigate the matter thoroughly and take appropriate action against those responsible.
This development highlights ongoing concerns regarding transparency and accountability in government projects, especially those related to public safety services like ‘Dial 112.’ The authorities have yet to respond publicly to these allegations, but the call for an inquiry has sparked debate over the integrity of the vehicle procurement process for Madhya Pradesh’s emergency services.
