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Puducherry VAC urges public to use anti-corruption helpline 1064
The Story in Brief
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing of the Puducherry Police has appealed to the public to use helpline number 1064 to report corruption-related matters. The VAC said in a release that it had undertaken various awareness programmes about the toll-free helpline, which was introduced to strengthen public participation in its anti-corruption drive.
The helpline provides an accessible channel for citizens to report complaints about corruption, demands for bribes and illegal gratification to the VAC police station, the release said. The initiative aims to encourage people to report corrupt practices without hesitation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The appeal marks a push for citizen engagement in anti-corruption efforts in Puducherry. The VAC is relying on a single helpline number, 1064, as the primary conduit for complaints, signalling a move to centralise reporting. The effectiveness of this initiative will depend on public awareness and the agency's responsiveness to complaints filed through this channel. No data on past usage or follow-up procedures was provided in the release.
Source: thehindu.com
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