NUMBERS 12,731
The city of Delhi's anti-corruption helpline re-launched by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday answered 12,731 calls in 24 hours. Officials are now investigating the calls to separate the real calls from the frivolous calls.
A Delhi government spokesperson said, "Once segregation is complete, complaints that require action will be forwarded to the anti-corruption branch (ACB) for probe. The helpline functions on a 24x7 basis and will remain open all 365 days of the year".
Due to shortage in the number of lines during AAP's previous 49-day tenure, only 25% calls could be attended. "Callers will be coached on how to trap those asking for bribe. Executives who will advise them are part of a separate cell and are trained in carrying out sting operations. If a person is hesitant in conducting the sting operation, our staff will do it on their behalf. We have sufficient man power and technical equipment to do so," a senior government official said.
The faces behind the helpline will be kept a secret.
SOURCE: WWW.HINDUSTANTIMES.COM
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