SRINAGAR: Police in multiple districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday activated round the clock emergency helplines to assist residents amid severe and rapidly changing weather conditions, officials said.
The dedicated services — established in Ganderbal, Sopore, Awantipora and Budgam — are intended to provide immediate assistance for incidents such as fallen trees, damaged power lines, blocked roads, and other weather related emergencies. Authorities urged citizens to use the numbers only for genuine emergencies and to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
In Ganderbal the helpline network is extensive and available 24×7. Contacts provided by the district police are: DySP Hqrs Ganderbal 9541786715, 7006455576; SDPO Kangan 9541786714, 9469487493; DySP DAR DPL Ganderbal 9541786713, 9906959784; SHO Police Station Sonamarg 9541786717, 7006795008; SHO Police Station Gund 9541786718, 8491862029; SHO Police Station Kangan 9541786719, 9906946095; SHO Police Station Lar 9541786720, 9596168574; SHO Police Station Safapora 9541786723, 9797117797; SHO Police Station Ganderbal 9541786721, 9906631555; SHO Police Station Kheerbawani 9541786722, 7006336802; I/C Police Post Nagbal 9541786725, 7006271747; I/C Police Post Gutlibagh 9541786724, 9541216609; I/C Police Post Shadipora 9541786726, 7006017372. Emergency regional services include ERSS dial 112 and Police Control Room Ganderbal on 9906668731, 9419371774, 9541786731, 01942416478 and 01942416564.
In Sopore the district police have activated a 24×7 roster of officials and posts for quick response. The numbers released are: SSP Sopore +91 9596773001; ASP Sopore +91 9596773002; DySP Hqrs Sopore +91 9596773004; SDPO Rafiabad +91 9596773005. Station and outpost contacts include SHO PS Sopore +91 9596773010, SHO PS Tarzoo +91 9596773011, SHO PS Bomai +91 9596773012, SHO PS Panzla +91 9596773013, SHO PS Dangiwacha +91 9596773014, DO Fruit Mandi +91 9596773026, DO Warpora +91 9596773017, DO Putkha +91 9596773019, DO Bus Stand +91 9596773061, DO Watergam +91 9596773095, DO Fidarpora +91 9596773018. Police Control Sopore (PCR) can be reached at +91 9596773024 and +91 9596773025.
Awantipora police have also set up a 24×7 help line for the public. Key contacts are: SSP Awantipora 9596266999; ASP Awantipora 9797556566; SDPO Awantipora 7780952510; SDPO Tral 7006562147; SDPO Pampore 9419000181. Station contacts include SHO Awantipora 7051404011, SHO Pampore 7051404012 and SHO Tral 7051404010; SHO Khrew 7051404013; I/C Police Post Reshipora 7006261727; I/C Police Post Aripal 7051404014; I/C Police Toll Plaza 7006918703. PCR Awantipora is available on 01933-247369 and 7051404001.
Budgam police announced dedicated 24×7 emergency lines and a roster of senior officers and local posts to coordinate relief and rescue. The Police Control Room Budgam number is 01951-255207 and mobile contacts 8082567612 and 6006751939. Senior officers listed are SSP Budgam 6006751912, Additional SP Budgam 9419007873, DySP Hqrs Budgam 9469080407, DySP DAR Budgam 9419000981, SDPO Charar I Sharief 9149003754, SDPO Khan Sahab 6005970428, SDPO Magam 7006273021. Station level contacts include Budgam 9419000334, Khansahib 9419088801, Chadoora 9622931616, Charar I Sharief 9419007052, Magam 9797298156, Beerwah 7006149700 and Khag 9797231235. In charge police posts: Soibugh 7889723679, Narbal 9596454855, Waterhail 9906649204, Pakharpora 7051967696, Hardopanzo 9797985415, Mouchewa 7006931024 and Humhama 9797290222.
Police across districts reminded the public that helplines are intended for urgent assistance only. Citizens were advised to stay indoors where possible, avoid areas with damaged trees and exposed power lines, and report any emergencies immediately on the numbers provided. Local administrations and electricity distribution companies have been mobilised to restore services and clear debris, but official warnings noted that ongoing gusty conditions and accumulated snow may delay response times in some areas.
