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Telangana Police CID Launches On‑Site ‘Anywhere/Zero FIR’ for Seven Crime Categories

SOPs are issued statewide, with training to start next week before a phased rollout in the coming weeks.

Overview

  • Police will visit a victim’s home, hospital, crime scene or other chosen location to receive the complaint, forward it for registration, and provide the FIR copy on-site.
  • The scheme covers offences against women and children, offences affecting the human body, property crimes, and cases under the POCSO, SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities, Prohibition of Child Marriage and Telangana Prohibition of Ragging Acts.
  • Officers may record statements at the chosen location under BNSS Sections 180 and 183 while securing the scene, preserving evidence and commencing investigation.
  • Jurisdictional police or any officer in a Zero FIR scenario must respond immediately to telephonic or oral reports in the specified categories and initiate on-site procedures.
  • FIR copies will be delivered by email, WhatsApp or hard copy, supporting a victim‑centric shift intended to reduce trauma and speed access to justice.