Man Arrested for Making False Emergency Call to Pakistan’s Helpline 15
Police Warn of Zero ToleranceIn a swift demonstration of its commitment to public safety, Sadiqabad Police in Rawalpindi have arrested a man who made a fake emergency call to Pakistan’s national Emergency Helpline 15, authorities confirmed.According to police, the suspect contacted Helpline 15 claiming that three armed men were robbing him at gunpoint. Responding immediately,…
Police Warn of Zero Tolerance
In a swift demonstration of its commitment to public safety, Sadiqabad Police in Rawalpindi have arrested a man who made a fake emergency call to Pakistan’s national Emergency Helpline 15, authorities confirmed.
According to police, the suspect contacted Helpline 15 claiming that three armed men were robbing him at gunpoint. Responding immediately, Sadiqabad Police rushed to the reported location — only to find no evidence of any such incident. Upon further investigation, it was established that the caller had deliberately fabricated the entire emergency with no threat or crime having taken place.
Police promptly detained the suspect at the scene, registered a formal case against him, and initiated legal proceedings.
Addressing the media, SP Rawwal Saad Arshad issued a stern warning:
“Helpline 15 exists to protect the lives of citizens in genuine emergencies. Those who misuse this vital service will face strict legal consequences — no exceptions.”
The arrest has drawn attention to the growing misuse of emergency services across Pakistan, with authorities emphasizing that false calls divert critical police resources away from real emergencies, potentially putting innocent lives at risk.
Police have urged the public to use Helpline 15 responsibly and only in genuine emergencies.
