Channeliam Fact Check has verified that the viral claim about India’s police providing free travel services to women at night is false. No such nationwide scheme has been launched by any police agency in India.
No Nationwide Scheme
The misleading claim circulating on social media suggests that police across the country are offering free travel for women during nighttime hours. However, this is not true. While there were localised initiatives in 2019, such as Ludhiana’s free drop-home service and a similar scheme in Nagpur, these were specific to those regions and not part of a national policy.
Previous Misleading Claims
The same helpline numbers (1091 and 7837018555) were previously associated with a false claim about Kolkata Police offering free rides for women. Kolkata Police had clarified that no such scheme was introduced by them.
Warnings from Various Police Departments
The Karnataka Police, Hyderabad Police, and Bengaluru Police have all issued warnings about this fraudulent scheme. They clarified that no such service is being provided and advised using 112 for emergencies.
In conclusion, Channeliam Fact Check confirms that the claim of a nationwide free travel scheme for women is unfounded. Always verify information through official sources before sharing it.
