Tripura first state to launch 'Track Me' on 112 India App: CM Saha
Synopsis
Tripura has quietly pulled ahead of every other Indian state by activating the 'Track Me' feature on the 112 India emergency app — a real-time location-sharing tool aimed at women and the elderly. Announced at a police passing-out parade in Agartala, the move is part of a wider pattern: Tripura has now clocked multiple national firsts in policing and criminal law reform in under two years.
Key Takeaways
Tripura became the first state in India to launch the 'Track Me' feature on the 112 India mobile app on 21 May 2025 .
The feature is designed to enhance real-time safety for women and elderly citizens .
Chief Minister Manik Saha announced appointment letters for 218 Sub-Inspectors and approved recruitment of 916 more constables .
A second Indian Reserve battalion for the Tripura State Rifles has been approved by the Centre.
Tripura ranked third nationally in implementing new criminal laws effective 1 July 2024 .
Tripura Police has been awarded the President's Colours and completed 150 years of service.
Tripura has become the first state in India to activate the 'Track Me' feature within the 112 India mobile application, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Thursday, 21 May, saying the initiative is designed to bolster real-time safety for women and elderly citizens across the state. The launch marks a notable step in Tripura's broader push to modernise its policing infrastructure.
What the 'Track Me' Feature Does
The 'Track Me' function, now live on the 112 India emergency-response app, allows users — particularly women and senior citizens — to share their real-time location with the state's emergency response network. Chief Minister Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, said the feature was formally launched in Tripura for the first time in the country on Thursday. No other state had activated the feature prior to this rollout, according to Saha's statement.
Announcement at Police Passing-Out Parade
Saha made the announcement while addressing the passing-out parade of the 91st and 92nd batches of recruit constables — both men and women — at the KTD Singh Police Training Academy in Narsingarh, on the outskirts of Agartala. He noted that the parade was led by a woman commander, calling it 'a matter of immense pride and joy.'
The Chief Minister highlighted that recruits had received training not only in physical drills but also in legal procedures, jungle warfare, field craft, and disaster management — reflecting an effort to build a multi-skilled police force.
Broader Police Strengthening Measures
Saha announced that appointment letters would soon be issued to 218 Sub-Inspectors in the Tripura Police. He added that the state cabinet has already approved the recruitment of 916 more police constables, with the process currently under way.
He also revealed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had approved a second Indian Reserve (IR) battalion for the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) following a request made approximately eight to nine months ago. The Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Shah for their continued support to Tripura's security infrastructure.
Tripura's Record on Criminal Law Reforms
This comes amid a series of firsts for the northeastern state. Tripura had previously organised the country's first exhibition on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Hapania International Fair Grounds. The state also secured third position nationally in implementing the new criminal laws that came into effect on 1 July 2024. Tripura Police has additionally been honoured with the President's Colours and recently completed 150 years of service.
Director General of Police Anurag, Principal of KTD Singh Police Training Academy Jayanta Chakraborty, and other senior police officials were present at the ceremony. With the new battalion approval and fresh constable recruitments in the pipeline, Tripura's policing capacity is set to expand further in the coming months.
Point of View
But the harder question is adoption: a feature is only as useful as the number of vulnerable citizens who know it exists and trust it enough to use it. The state's run of national firsts — BNS exhibition, criminal law implementation ranking, now this — reflects a deliberate branding effort by CM Saha, who holds both the Chief Minister and Home portfolios. Whether these milestones translate into measurable safety outcomes for women on the ground, particularly in rural and forested districts, remains to be seen. The approval of a second IR battalion and 916 new constables matters more structurally than any app feature — if those recruitments move at pace.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Track Me' feature on the 112 India app?
The 'Track Me' feature on the 112 India emergency app allows users to share their real-time location with the state's emergency response network. It is designed primarily to enhance safety for women and elderly citizens, enabling faster police response in distress situations.
Why is Tripura's launch of 'Track Me' significant?
Tripura is the first state in India to activate this feature on the 112 India app, according to Chief Minister Manik Saha. No other state had launched 'Track Me' before Tripura's rollout on 21 May 2025.
What other police reforms did CM Saha announce at the parade?
Saha announced that appointment letters will soon be issued to 218 Sub-Inspectors and that the state cabinet has approved recruitment of 916 additional police constables. He also confirmed that a second Indian Reserve battalion for the Tripura State Rifles has received central approval.
How has Tripura performed in implementing India's new criminal laws?
Tripura secured third position nationally in the implementation of new criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and related statutes — which came into force on 1 July 2024. The state also held the country's first exhibition on the BNS at the Hapania International Fair Grounds.
Who was present at the passing-out parade in Narsingarh?
Director General of Police Anurag, Principal of KTD Singh Police Training Academy Jayanta Chakraborty, and other senior police officials attended the ceremony, which marked the passing out of the 91st and 92nd batches of recruit constables.
