Ways to File Police complaint
A Criminal Complaint is of two types. One being FIR (First Information Report) and other being a private complaint (one given to a Magistrate).
Apart from these two types of complaints, an individual can also file a Police Complaint.
One should ideally file a police complaint immediately after the incident/crime have taken place. In certain cases of sexual harassment, domestic violence, rape, etc. women usually take time to come out and report the crime/incident due to mental trauma. In such cases, even if there is a delay one can file a police complaint.
One can file a police complaint in the nearest police station in whose jurisdiction the crime was committed. However, in case of an urgency, for a serious offence (cognizable offence), a police complaint can be filed in any police station. The Police Officer will have to register Zero FIR immediately.
A complaint can be filed online and offline without going to the police station.
Offline
- Type or Write a police complaint
- Address it to the Senior Police officer of the concerned police station
- It can also be addressed to the Commissioner of police or Dy. SP.
- Send it to the police station through Registered Post Acknowledgment Due (RPAD).
- The police will either lodge an FIR or conduct an investigation
- The police may then come over to the residence of the victim/person giving the complaint and take their statement.
Online
- Procedure for online complaint differs from state to state.
- If the respective state or city provides for such a service it can be done through internet
One must access the website and follow the Steps given on the website
A copy of complaint/FIR would be sent to the email address provided by the complainant.
Complainant must give their working email address and/or their WhatsApp contact when filing a complaint