Patna: The Bihar police are set to construct two new, purpose-built facilities for their emergency response and cybercrime units, as part of a wider push to modernise policing infrastructure in the state.
According to officials, 27 kathas of land have been identified in Rajiv Nagar, Patna, for a new seven-storey headquarters for the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), popularly known as Dial-112. The project is estimated to cost Rs 100 crore and will serve as the central control unit for emergency responses across Bihar.
The building will house the Dial-112 call centre, its operating systems and related facilities, and will be developed with high-security standards. The state data centre will also be located on the premises, alongside the main office of the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), which will occupy the upper floors.
Police officials said the facility would store all police-related data, including investigation records and other sensitive documents, with dedicated systems to ensure their preservation and security. Provisions for fire safety and disaster management will be incorporated into the design.
A second building, dedicated to cybercrime investigation, will be constructed on 15 to 20 kathas of land identified on Mangal Road. This five-storey structure will bring multiple cybercrime-related functions under one roof.
The new cyber unit building will house the call centre and control room for the cyber helpline 1930, along with seating and office space for senior officers, investigating teams and technical staff. A specialised forensic laboratory is also planned, aimed at strengthening the investigation of cyber-related offences.
In addition, a state-level cyber police station will operate from the ground floor, allowing victims to register complaints related to online fraud and cybercrime at a single location.
Sudhanshu Kumar, additional director general (modernisation and traffic), said preparations were already under way and construction would begin soon after the foundation stones are laid. Both facilities, he added, would be equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure to support modern policing needs.
