Overview The Bengaluru Police have successfully reunited six missing and unattended children with their families within 12 days , leveraging technology-enabled and community-centric policing. This initiative falls under the Bengaluru Safe City Project , supported by the Namma-112 emergency response system and the automated Hoysala patrol dispatch network. Key Developments Swift Response: Multiple incidents involving vulnerable children were resolved swiftly through real-time emergency response. Technology Integration: GPS-based patrol deployment and seamless coordination between the police control room and field personnel were crucial. Response Time: Response times in these cases ranged from 4 to 20 minutes . Case Examples December 27, 2025: Under J.P. Nagar Police Station limits, a two-year-old child was rescued from a mentally unstable woman. ASI Mallikarjun B.G. alerted Namma-112 , and Hoysala-145 reached the spot within five minutes . Same Night: Under Chamarajapete Police Station limits, a 16-year-old mentally challenged boy was reported missing. Hoysala-91 arrived within nine minutes and traced the boy. December 29, 2025: A child found wandering alone in Bellandur was secured by Hoysala-239 within 13 minutes . January 3, 2026: Near Sanjeevini Nagar, Hegganahalli , Hoysala-108 responded within 11 minutes to rescue a four-year-old child. January 4, 2026: Under Kadugodi Police Station limits, Hoysala-232 rescued two children in 17 minutes . January 8, 2026: Hoysala-292 traced a seven-year-old boy, Tejas , from Dananayakanahalli within 20 minutes . January 14, 2026: Near Hosakerehalli Flyover , Hoysala-314 reached the scene in just four minutes after a toddler was spotted wandering. Technology and Implementation Officials stated that the GPS-enabled proximity mapping system under Namma-112 ensures the nearest Hoysala patrol is automatically deployed, significantly reducing response time. UPSC Relevance This initiative connects to GS3: Science and Technology , GS3: Internal Security , and GS2: Government Policies . It demonstrates the application of technology in improving law and order and citizen safety. Key for Mains questions on governance, technology, and social justice. Important Facts Bengaluru Safe City Project: Aims to enhance safety using technology. Namma-112: Emergency response system facilitating quick assistance. Hoysala Patrol: Automated patrol dispatch network for rapid response. GPS-enabled proximity mapping: Ensures quick deployment of nearest patrol vehicle. Response Time: Ranged from 4 to 20 minutes in the reported cases.