Now, report smuggling, corruption confidentially via police WhatsApp bot

Residents of Ghazipur, Jaunpur and Chandauli districts can now confidentially report illegal activities such as cow smuggling, liquor trafficking and illegal arms trade to name a few through a WhatsApp bot titled ‘Police Satark Mitra’, launched by Uttar Pradesh Police, Varanasi range, on Saturday.

Deputy inspector general of police (Varanasi range) Vaibhav Krishna said the initiative was introduced to encourage public participation in policing while ensuring complete confidentiality of informers.