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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

Child sexual abuse protection law. For immediate child safety call 1098 or 112; for complaints contact police or child protection authorities.

Last checked
2026-04-28
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Who should I contact?

Choose the route by urgency

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.
Child protection concernCall 1098; use 112 as well when the situation is an emergency.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
Urgent protection concern
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Issues
Child Abuse or Child in Distress
Who it may help
Children, General public, Guardians and caregivers, Parents

Child sexual abuse protection law. For immediate child safety call 1098 or 112; for complaints contact police or child protection authorities.

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 Jammu and Kashmir. 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.

Protection Intelligence

Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

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Special Cell for Women Kathua

Police-linked support cell for women survivors of violence, providing psycho-social-legal support, referrals and linkage with the criminal justice system.

Special Cell for Women Poonch

Police-linked support cell for women survivors of violence, providing psycho-social-legal support, referrals and linkage with the criminal justice system.

Escalation paths

Covering support services

Special Cell for Women Ramban

Police-linked support cell for women survivors of violence, providing psycho-social-legal support, referrals and linkage with the criminal justice system.

Special Cell for Women Kathua

Police-linked support cell for women survivors of violence, providing psycho-social-legal support, referrals and linkage with the criminal justice system.

Special Cell for Women Poonch

Police-linked support cell for women survivors of violence, providing psycho-social-legal support, referrals and linkage with the criminal justice system.

Special Cell for Women Rajouri

Police-linked support cell for women survivors of violence, providing psycho-social-legal support, referrals and linkage with the criminal justice system.

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