How to file an FIR

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If a crime has taken place:

Go to the nearest police station: The police station does not necessarily have to be in the area where the crime has been committed. Please download the ‘Indian Police at your call’ app to find the nearest police station.

For Android Users:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.nic.bih.thanalocator&hl=en

For Apple Users:

https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/indian-police-at-your-call/id1177887402?mt=8

When you go to the police station to file the FIR, the following happens:

You will be directed to the Duty Officer. You can either verbally tell the officer what happened, or write down the details yourself. If you tell the police verbally, then they must write it down.

The Duty Officer will then make an entry in the General Diary or Daily Diary.

If you have a written complaint with you, please carry two copies and give them to the Duty Officer. Both will be stamped and one will be returned to you. The stamp bears a Daily Diary Number or DD No. and is proof that they received your complaint.

Once the police have read it out, if all the details are correct, you can sign the FIR. You have the right to get a copy of the FIR for free. Note the FIR number, date of FIR and the name of the police station. In case you lose your copy, you can use these details to access the FIR online for free.

After registering the FIR, the contents of the FIR cannot be changed. However, you can give additional information to the police later on at any point.

In some states and cities, certain kinds of FIRs and complaints can be registered online. For example, in Delhi an online complaint can be filed for cases of missing persons or children, unidentified children or persons or dead bodies, senior citizen registration, stolen or unclaimed vehicle search or missing stolen mobile phones.

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April 6, 2025

Subject: Urgent Complaint: Severe Animal Abuse by Instagram User – Request for Immediate Action and Support in Filing

Respected Sir/Madam,

My name is Moulik Singh Lahre, and I am writing from Chhattisgarh to report a serious case of animal cruelty that I came across on Instagram. I have already collected the necessary evidence (screenshots, video recordings, and account details), but I am currently facing technical issues while trying to submit the complaint via the Animal Welfare Board website.

The video was posted by Instagram user @dinu_timli_loverr, and it shows a dog being subjected to extreme physical abuse. You can view the video here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHz_9ATottK/?igsh=MTBkOGszOW4zdWRtdg==

Summary of Abuse Observed in the Video:

The dog is repeatedly slapped and punched with force.

It appears the dog is being shocked or handled aggressively, causing visible distress.

The dog is violently grabbed by the neck, risking serious internal injury or suffocation.

The abuser shows clear intent to harm, intimidate, and instill fear, without any sign of compassion.

Based on available information, the individual appears to reside in:
Bhanawata, Gram Panchayat Bildiya, Tehsil Dhariawad, District Pratapgarh, Rajasthan – 313605, India

Request for Immediate Action:

This incident violates multiple laws, including:

Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

IPC Sections 428 and 429 (for causing harm to animals)

Relevant sections of the Information Technology Act, due to the digital posting of violent content

I respectfully request:

1. That an FIR be filed under the applicable laws

2. Immediate action to trace and identify the person involved

3. Assistance in having the Instagram content removed only after it is officially recorded for evidence

As mentioned, I am unable to complete the complaint submission on your website due to repeated “Invalid Complaint” errors. I am therefore sending this email with all key information and am happy to forward the collected evidence (screenshots and videos) upon request or assist further with the investigation.

Thank you for your time and support in protecting innocent animals.

Sincerely,
Moulik Singh Lahre
Phone: 9************
Email: g******************.com
Location: Chhattisgarh, India

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