Bengaluru city police . Started a good service with a dedicated helpline for women
Fake news claim: A message viral on social media claims that “Women traveling alone at night in auto or taxi can SMS the vehicle’s no. to the Police (9969777888) & their vehicle will be traced through GPRS.”
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Bengaluru city police . Started a
good service with a dedicated helpline for women.
Before boarding the taxi or auto, sms the Vehicle Number
to +919969777888. You will get an acknowledgment via
sms. Vehicle will be tracked via GPRS.
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@BlrCityPolice is this true? Got as fwd.
"Bengaluru city police . Started a
good service with a dedicated helpline for women.
Before boarding the taxi or auto, sms the Vehicle Number
to +919969777888. You will get an acknowledgment via
sms. Vehicle will be tracked via GPRS"
@BlrCityPolice is this true? Got as fwd.
— Chandra Sekar (@kedino1) March 19, 2019
"Bengaluru city police . Started a
good service with a dedicated helpline for women.
Before boarding the taxi or auto, sms the Vehicle Number
to +919969777888. You will get an acknowledgment via
sms. Vehicle will be tracked via GPRS"
Facts Check Verdict: False
News Verification: This was a Mumbai specific service only and has been discontinued since 2017.
#PIBFactCheck
— PIB India (@PIB_India) December 6, 2019
Claim: Women travelling alone at night in auto or taxi can SMS the vehicle’s no. to the Police (9969777888) & their vehicle will be traced through GPRS.
Reality: This was a Mumbai specific service only and has been discontinued since 2017
Conclusion: #FakeNews pic.twitter.com/AsxvggEvsU
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