Crime safety
If a crime just happened to you, the first step is safety, the second is evidence, the third is an official report.
Applies across India. Civic numbers may differ by city. Last reviewed 18 August 2026.
If it just happened
- Move to a safe, public place. Don't go home if you're being followed.
- Call 112. Give a location and a one-line description — details come later.
- Photograph the scene and any visible injuries before they change.
- Keep the clothes you were wearing untouched until police see them.
Reduce the risk
- Share live location with one trusted contact when moving alone at night.
- Keep valuables in an inside pocket; one phone in hand, not two.
- Prefer pre-paid cabs and verified auto apps; avoid street pick-ups after 10pm.
Report and follow up
- File an FIR at the nearest police station — zero-FIR rules apply anywhere in India.
- Ask for a copy of the FIR; it is your right under CrPC §154(1).
- For cyber elements (stolen phone data, UPI loss), also file at cybercrime.gov.in.
Official sources
This is general public-safety information for India, last reviewed 18 August 2026. It is not legal, medical, or emergency advice. Always follow official instructions from police, hospitals, and the numbers above. Absence of reports is never safety.