Frequently asked questions

Tap "Report police violence" on this site. Say where it happened (state, district, block, police station), what the police did, add any photos or videos, and leave your name and mobile number. A person from our team reads every report within 72 hours. You can also file a written complaint with the Superintendent of Police or Commissioner of Police, the State Police Complaints Authority, the State Human Rights Commission or the National Human Rights Commission.

Police may use force only to stop violence, and only as much as needed. Beating, lathi charges on peaceful people, torture in a thana or lock-up, illegal detention, sexual harassment, false cases, extortion and threats are all police violence. If any of this was done to you, or you saw it happen to someone else, you can report it.

Get to safety and see a doctor. Ask for a written medical report (MLC) that records every injury. Photograph your injuries the same day and keep any videos, torn clothes and the names or buckle numbers of the officers. Write down the time, place and police station. Then report it here so a lawyer can follow up.

Yes. This is an open data website. Your report, your name, the evidence and the officer details are public. Only your mobile number is never published. We use it only to call you back about your report. Evidence is fingerprinted on upload so it can be shown later to be untouched.

Yes. Use "Identify the officer". Add his/her photo or video, buckle or badge number, vehicle number, unit, uniform or anything you remember. If you know more, such as his/her family, home address or native place, you can add that too. It goes on his/her public record.

No more than 24 hours, not counting travel time. Under Section 58 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, anyone arrested without a warrant must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours. Holding you longer without a magistrate's order is illegal.

You must be told the grounds of arrest (BNSS Section 47). The police must inform a relative or friend you name (Section 48). An arrest memo must be prepared and signed by a witness (Section 36). You have the right to meet a lawyer during interrogation (Section 38) and to a medical examination (Section 53). You must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours (Section 58).

Only in exceptional circumstances. Under Section 43 of the BNSS, a woman should not be arrested after sunset or before sunrise except with the prior permission of a Judicial Magistrate, and the arrest should be made by a woman police officer.

No. Police cannot force you to unlock your phone or give your password on the street. Saying no is not a crime.

Call 112 for emergencies, 181 for the women's helpline, 1098 for children and 15100 for free legal aid. Report the incident here once you are safe.