The upgraded emergency response system includes GPS-enabled vehicles and mobile data terminals. In July alone, ERSS Ladakh received 3,375 calls and registered 117 events.
BY PC Bureau
September 12, 2026: Ladakh Police has expanded its tourist assistance, traffic enforcement and emergency response network with four new initiatives launched on Saturday by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
The measures include Jullay 2.0, a tourist assistance application; 20 e-challan devices for the Traffic Wing; five additional Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 Rescue Beats; and new Tourist Facilitation Centres-cum-Check Posts at North Pulu in Nubra and Serchu in Changthang.
The initiatives are designed to address the particular challenges of policing in Ladakh, where high altitude, extreme weather, difficult terrain and rapidly changing road conditions can complicate emergency response and tourist assistance.
Jullay 2.0 puts tourist services on one platform
The upgraded Jullay 2.0 app combines tourist assistance, safety services, weather information and complaint mechanisms in a single platform.
Its live notification feature will allow authorities to issue real-time alerts and advisories, particularly useful when weather or road conditions change suddenly.
Tourists can also use the application to report incidents, including anonymously. The Android version is available through the Play Store, while the iOS version is expected to be launched shortly.
Digital push for traffic enforcement
The Traffic Wing has received 20 e-challan devices integrated with VAHAN, Sarathi and the e-challan system.
According to police officials, the digital system will create an electronic trail covering the entire enforcement process — from detecting a traffic violation and verifying vehicle and driving licence details to generating the challan and issuing a receipt.
The system is expected to help police monitor repeat offenders, identify accident-prone stretches and strengthen enforcement aimed at improving road safety.
ERSS 112 network expanded
Ladakh has also strengthened its emergency response infrastructure with five new ERSS 112 Rescue Beats at Nimoo, Nyoma, Sankoo, Panamik and Tangtse.
With the additions, the number of Rescue Beats has increased from 11 to 16.
The network operates with 16 Ladakh Police emergency response vehicles, supported by four additional vehicles from the Fire Department and the UTDRF. The vehicles are equipped with GPS and mobile data terminals to assist in locating and responding to emergencies.
In July 2026 alone, ERSS Ladakh received 3,375 calls and registered 117 events. The average response time was around 20 minutes.
READ: BRICS Declaration Sends Strong message to Trump, Israel
More police presence in remote tourist areas
The new Tourist Facilitation Centre-cum-Check Post at North Pulu is intended to strengthen police presence and provide tourist-related services in the remote Nubra region.
The facility at Serchu in Changthang, meanwhile, has been completed under the State Development Programme through the Central Public Works Department.
Saxena praised Ladakh Police for designing the initiatives around the region’s unique geographical and climatic conditions, as well as gaps in connectivity and the growing number of visitors.
“These initiatives demonstrate that Ladakh Police is not merely adopting technology for modernisation, but is using it to meet the specific needs of our people and visitors,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor called for continued modernisation and regular assessment of the new systems based on field experience and feedback from the public.
The objective, he said, should be to ensure that technology translates into faster emergency response, stronger enforcement and more efficient public services across Ladakh.
