The Help Desk aims to provide a more efficient service to the public, said the police spokesman SSP Prishantha Jayakody.

The unit will assist the public round the clock to provide information regarding the services of police and also about the investigations.

The unit will provide information and contact details of the officials providing the expected services.

IG's Help Desk, which comes under direct purview of the IGP can be reached by telephone from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 0112444480, 0112444481 and 0112444482.