An unidentified individual placed a fake murder report to Bengaluru's 108 ambulance control room, prompting a night‑time dispatch that found no crime scene. The caller later verbally abused the nurse and driver, leading police to file a case under the Indian Penal Code.

  • An unknown person made a false murder call to the 108 ambulance service.
  • Ambulance crew arrived at B‑Sector, found no evidence of any crime.
  • The caller verbally abused staff; police have registered a case.

On the night of August 19, the 108 control room received a frantic call claiming a murder had occurred at B‑Sector, Amruthanagar, Byatarayanapura, Bengaluru. Nurse Lakshmi Devi and driver Yogesh Kumar, accompanied by Hoysala‑173 police, rushed to the location at 11:08 p.m. Only to discover that no such incident existed.

Devi later traced the caller’s number through the control room and re‑contacted him. During the follow‑up conversation, the caller allegedly hurled abusive language at both Devi and Kumar, accusing them of failing to reach the alleged crime scene and neglecting their duties.

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The complaint, filed on August 23 by Devi, cites Sections 212 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2023) – covering false information and assault‑related verbal abuse. Police officials noted that the same individual has a history of making similar spurious emergency calls, creating unnecessary strain on the 108 service.

False emergency calls are not merely a nuisance; they divert critical resources from genuine crises, potentially endangering lives. Nationwide, 108 handles over 20 million calls annually, and misuse erodes public trust in the system.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that repeated false reports inflate response times and undermine the credibility of emergency services. Robust legal deterrents and public awareness are essential to safeguard the integrity of the 108 network.

"Fake emergency calls jeopardize public safety; stringent penalties are the only effective deterrent," says criminal law expert Dr. Ravi Singh.
Did You Know?: 108 is India’s single emergency number for medical assistance, handling more than 2 crore calls each year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What legal provisions apply to false emergency calls?
A: Sections 212 (providing false information) and 352 (assault or intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita can be invoked.

Q: How can the public help prevent misuse of 108 services?
A: Report suspicious calls immediately and avoid sharing unverified information that could trigger emergency dispatches.