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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

Child protection law for sexual offences against children and Special Courts. Report urgent abuse to 112 police or 1098 child helpline.

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
Information and preparation
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Who it may help
General public

Child protection law for sexual offences against children and Special Courts. Report urgent abuse to 112 police or 1098 child helpline.

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 record is connected to Arunachal Pradesh. Check the source and coverage details before action.

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

Women Helpline 1091

Police-linked women helpline for reporting harassment violence or women safety concerns.

Nirbhaya Helpline

Helpline listed by district administration for women safety support.

Escalation paths

Related helplines

Women Helpline 1091

Police-linked women helpline for reporting harassment violence or women safety concerns.

Nirbhaya Helpline

Helpline listed by district administration for women safety support.

Child Helpline 1098

Child protection helpline for children in distress abuse exploitation missing child concerns or urgent child safety help.

Covering support services

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District ICDS office under Women and Child Development implementing ICDS and coordinating women and child services including OSC in Lohit.

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