Services on this number will be available in Hindi as well as English. Volunteers of the United Against Hate collective will handle calls and help victims and those reporting probable incidents of hate crime will get help from the police. The collective will also help victims in registration of FIR and other legal formalities.

According to a report in The Telegraph, Nadeem Khan of UAH explained that a network of NGOs in 100 cities across India was being roped in so that advocates in these places would be able to immediately help the victims of hate crimes.

“Even before a crime takes place, if you see a mob gathering, call the number. Lawyers, activists and journalists will publicise the matter, and call up police officers in the area so that they can reach fast,” Khan said.