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Dial 1090, remain alert

By Nanda Kirati Dewan |
In case you come across any suspicious activity, any suspicious movement or have any information to tell to the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), please take a note of the new ALL INDIA TOLL-FREE Terror Help-line "1090″. Your city's police or Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) will take action as quickly as possible.

Remember that this single number 1090 is valid all over India.

This is a toll free number and can be dialed from mobile phones also. Moreover, the identity of the caller will be kept a secret. Citizens need to try to make aware each and every citizen of India about this facility.

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