No more fake calls: GVK-EMRI warns pranksters

CHENNAI: After a 19-year-old boy died without getting help after the emergency response staff at the GVK-EMRI call centre thought it was a prank call, the GVK-EMRI warned of legal action against those who make such calls.

After the incident, the GVK EMRI relieved the staff. Meanwhile, speaking to Express, Balaji Premnath, Head Marketing Manager, GVK EMRI, said, “Prank calls will be taken more seriously from now and also, legal action will be initiated. We take every call seriously and assign vehicles.