Emergency Response Support System 112
Single emergency number for immediate police, fire, ambulance, women help and disaster assistance. Call in urgent danger or distress.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
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Immediate Danger or Emergency Help in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Use an emergency response route when someone is in immediate danger or urgent police, fire, rescue or medical assistance is needed.
Start with the right level of help
Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now.
Urgent child protectionCall 1098 and explain the child’s location and immediate concern.
Non-emergency report or follow-upUse the relevant authority, support centre or complaint guide listed below.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Helplines
Nicobar Women Helpline 1091
District listed women helpline for women in distress. Use 112 or 100 for immediate emergency police response.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-281091
North and Middle Andaman Women Helpline 1091
District listed women helpline for distress situations. Use 112 for urgent multi-agency emergency response.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-281091
South Andaman Women Helpline 1091
District listed women helpline for women in distress. Use 112 or 100 for immediate emergency police response.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-281091
Women Helpline 181 and Local Women Help-Line
24/7 women distress helplines. Use for domestic violence, harassment, rescue, counselling and referral support; call 112 in immediate danger.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181; 9531829006; 1091
Emergency Response Support System 112
Pan-India emergency number for police, fire, health and other emergency assistance; relevant for women and child safety emergencies.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
Emergency Response Support System 112
Pan-India emergency number for urgent police, fire, health and rescue assistance; use in emergencies involving women or children.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
Emergency Response Support System 112
Single emergency number for police, fire, health and other emergencies. Use immediately if someone is in danger.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
Emergency Response Support System 112
Pan-India emergency number for police fire health and rescue. Use for immediate danger or emergency assistance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
Emergency Response Support System 112
Pan-India emergency number for police, fire, health and other emergency assistance; relevant for women and child safety emergencies.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
National emergency helpline directory
Official India.gov.in directory listing emergency numbers including 112, 102, 100 and 101.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
NCW Women Helpline 14490
National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence and referral to appropriate authorities.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Support services
One Stop Centre - Nicobar
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides support and referrals; call 112 for immediate emergency response.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-2803193-265141
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Guides
What to do if a child needs protection or rescue
Call 1098 for child protection help or 112 for immediate danger. Share location, child's condition and any known risk details; do not confront offenders alone.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112
What to do if a woman is facing violence in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
In immediate danger call 112. For women-specific help call 181, 1091 or the nearest One Stop Centre. Preserve evidence and seek medical/legal support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 181; 1091
Child abuse, child labour or child in distress
Call Child Helpline 1098. If the child is in immediate danger, call 112 first. Keep location, description, employer/guardian details and any safe evidence ready.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Child Labour in India: How to Report Safely
Short Summary This guide explains how ordinary citizens, parents, teachers, volunteers, and community members can respond when they suspect child labour in India. It focuses on safe action,…
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-30
Child Marriage: How to Report Risk and Escalate Urgent Safety Concerns to Official Routes
Emergency help: Call 1098 Child Helpline, 112 Emergency Response, or contact the nearest police station immediately. Child marriage is not a family tradition or a private settlement. It…
Needs review Last checked: 2026-06-01
How to report child rights violations online
Use NCPCR eBaal Nidan to register a complaint about child rights violations. For immediate danger or rescue, call 1098 or 112 first.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
How to report suspected child labour
Report suspected child labour through the PENCIL complaint mechanism or local Labour Department. If a child is in immediate danger, call 1098 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112
How to seek child protection help
For a child in crisis call 1098; for immediate danger call 112. Child Helpline is integrated with ERSS and district child protection units.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112
How to use child emergency helpline 1098
Call 1098 for a child in need of care, protection, aid or emergency assistance. For immediate danger, also call 112 or local police.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
If there is immediate danger
Call 112 first. Move to a safer place if possible. Do not wait to collect documents if life or safety is at risk. After emergency help, use the…
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
What to Do When a Child Is Missing, Found Alone, Abandoned, or in Urgent Need of Protection
Emergency help: Call 1098 Child Helpline, 112 Emergency Response, or contact the nearest police station immediately. A missing child is not just a family problem. It is an…
Needs review Last checked: 2026-06-01
Workplace sexual harassment complaint
For immediate danger call 112. For workplace sexual harassment, use the SHe-Box portal and keep incident dates, workplace details, respondent details and any supporting documents ready.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Schemes
Child Helpline 1098 under Mission Vatsalya
24x7 child emergency response and outreach service integrated with ERSS 112 for children in difficult circumstances.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098
When the first route does not work
- Confirm that the number, office or portal applies to your location.
- Record the date, time, reference number and response where it is safe to do so.
- Use an alternative district or state route listed on the relevant record.
- Escalate to the responsible authority or legal-services route when the matter remains unresolved.