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District Child Protection Unit Ganderbal

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

DCPU contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, sponsorship, foster care, after-care and child-rights referrals. Listed officer: Mr. Bashir Ahmad Malik.

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

DCPU contact for child protection, children in need of care and protection, sponsorship, foster care, after-care and child-rights referrals. Listed officer: Mr. Bashir Ahmad Malik.

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.

Should I visit without confirming first?

No reliable opening hours are recorded. Call or check the official source before travelling.

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

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Special Cell for Women Poonch

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Escalation paths

Covering support services

Special Cell for Women Ramban

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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

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