Bulandshahr keeps 40 108 and 41 102 ambulances on 24-hour Diwali alert
Bulandshahr's 108 and 102 ambulance services are on alert through Diwali for firework injuries and road accidents, with vehicles placed at hotspots.
The 108 and 102 ambulance services in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, will stay on alert during Diwali because of expected firework injuries and road accidents, Amar Ujala reported on 6 November 2026. An alert letter was issued on Friday.
What officials have ordered
- Programme manager Sarvottam Yadav told all drivers and EMTs to reach the spot immediately after getting a call.
- Ambulances will run 24 hours a day through the festival and will be positioned at hotspots for quick response.
- All ambulances carry oxygen and life-saving drugs.
According to the report, Bulandshahr has 40 ambulances under the 108 service and 41 under the 102 service. The 102 service will also be available round the clock for labour pain and gives pregnant women free transport between home and government hospitals. Chief Medical Officer Dr Sunil Kumar Dohre urged people to dial 108 in any medical emergency during Diwali.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
Festival periods bring a surge in emergency calls, and crews are being asked to respond immediately and be ready at hotspots.
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