“Police across India have launched a ‘free ride’ scheme to ensure the safety of women traveling between 10 PM and 6 AM. The helpline numbers for this service are 1091 and 7837018555.”
What FACTLY found
The helpline number ‘7837018555’ is associated with the ‘free ride’ facility launched by the Ludhiana Police in Punjab. Women traveling alone within Ludhiana city limits between 10 PM and 6 AM, and who are unable to find a vehicle to reach their destination can call 1091, 7837018555, or 100 to request police assistance. This scheme was launched by the Ludhiana Police in 2019. The number 1091 is a pan-India women’s helpline operated by the National Commission for Women. Women in distress can c...
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 25 August 2024. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 26 August 2024, 1 day later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/shubhamkataria147/posts/pfbid032RyZWHV5pMis6RyRcA2p5YrNyaDbTNzzA…
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