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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

Guide entry for domestic violence support. Contact Women Helpline 181, OSC, police special cell or emergency 112 if there is immediate danger.

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
State-wide coverage
Issues
Immediate Danger or Emergency, Women’s Safety and Violence Support
Who it may help
General public, Women

Guide entry for domestic violence support. Contact Women Helpline 181, OSC, police special cell or emergency 112 if there is immediate danger.

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.

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 181

24x7 women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support and referral to police, One Stop Centres, hospitals and legal services.

Sakhi One Stop Centre Reasi

District One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Contact for medical, legal, police, counselling and temporary shelter…

Escalation paths

Related helplines

Women Helpline 181

24x7 women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support and referral to police, One Stop Centres, hospitals and legal services.

Covering support services

Sakhi One Stop Centre Reasi

District One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Contact for medical, legal, police, counselling and temporary shelter…

Sakhi One Stop Centre Samba

District One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Contact for medical, legal, police, counselling and temporary shelter…

Sakhi One Stop Centre Shopian

District One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Contact for medical, legal, police, counselling and temporary shelter…

Sakhi One Stop Centre Srinagar

District One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Contact for medical, legal, police, counselling and temporary shelter…

Related laws and rights

Related schemes

Women Helpline under Mission Shakti

24x7x365 emergency and non-emergency response through shortcode 181 for women in public and private spaces, with referral to authorities and…

One Stop Centre Scheme

Integrated support under one roof for women affected by violence or distress, including medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, counselling…

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