Namma 112, helpline call center, at Bengaluru Police Commissioner office, in Bengaluru on January 11, 2023. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Bengaluru City Police have launched a multilingual AI-powered upgrade to its emergency response system, Namma 112, aimed at breaking language barriers during distress situations. The city police introduced the Multilingual Voice AI for Nationwide Key Interventions (VANKI), an advanced solution that enables callers to communicate in their preferred language while seeking emergency assistance. The system can interpret and relay information in real time, helping call handlers respond faster and with greater accuracy. Published – April 29, 2026 05:05 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation CPI(M) to launch protests from May 3 over delay in resolving ‘Pancha Gramalu’ land issue West Bengal election Phase 2: Mamata, Suvendu land in same booth area in Bhabanipur