Will victims in Telangana have to visit police stations for FIRs?

No, Telangana police will soon come to the victim's doorstep to register FIRs.

What types of cases are covered by Telangana's new FIR initiative?

The initiative covers serious offenses including POCSO cases, offenses against the body and property, and special laws.

How can victims in Telangana avail the doorstep FIR service?

Victims can avail the service by dialing 100 or 112 to request police assistance.

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Telangana: FIRs Filed at Your Doorstep Soon

21 Jan

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Summary

Victims can now register FIRs from home or preferred location.
Initiative aims to reduce trauma for victims, especially women and children.
Police will visit victims to register complaints and record statements.

Telangana: FIRs Filed at Your Doorstep Soon

Telangana is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative within the next week, allowing victims of serious offenses to register First Information Reports (FIRs) from their homes or any chosen location. This move by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) aims to shield victims, especially women and children involved in sensitive cases, from additional trauma.

Under the new system, police officers will visit the victim to register the complaint and record mandatory statements as per the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. This doorstep service will extend to various offenses, including those against the body, property, and special laws like the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. Victims will receive a copy of the FIR on-site.

This initiative prioritizes victim safety, dignity, and convenience, as stated by additional director general of police, Charu Sinha. The standard operating procedures have been finalized, aiming to strengthen public confidence in the justice system by reducing the burden on vulnerable individuals.