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Emergency Response Support System 112

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

Pan-India emergency number for urgent police, fire, health and rescue assistance; use in emergencies involving women or children.

Last checked
2026-04-28

Who should I contact?

Choose the route by urgency

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
Immediate danger
Coverage
National coverage
Issues
Immediate Danger or Emergency
Who it may help
General public

Pan-India emergency number for urgent police, fire, health and rescue assistance; use in emergencies involving women or children.

Common questions

Using this route safely

When should I use this resource?

Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

Which area does it cover?

This route is marked as national in scope.

What should I do if I cannot reach it?

If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.

How can I verify these details?

Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.

Protection Intelligence

Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

NCW Women Helpline 14490

National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence and referral to appropriate authorities.

Related helplines

NCW Women Helpline 14490

National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence and referral to appropriate authorities.

AP Police Emergency 112

Emergency police response number for immediate danger, violence, threats, accidents and other urgent situations.

Covering support services

Woman Police Station / AHTU Panaji

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Related schemes

Shelter Home for Women Goa

Goa Online service entry for Shelter Home for Women under DWCD. Use for non-emergency application/routing; call 112 for immediate danger.

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