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Sargodha, Jul 14 (APP):Sargodha district police have arrested an accused for making a bogus call to emergency helpline 15, said a police spokesman on Saturday.
The action comes after a suspect, identified as Abdul Sattar, was arrested for making a false kidnapping call to the emergency line. The accused, Abdul Sattar, was apprehended by Satellite Town police for misusing the emergency helpline. A case has been registered against him for making a false call.
District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Sohaib Ashraf urged citizens to use the emergency helpline responsibly, emphasizing that a single false call can delay assistance to someone in genuine distress.
The police department is serious about taking action against those who misuse emergency services, as it can divert resources away from real emergencies.
The DPO advised citizens to use emergency services only in genuine emergency situations.