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Child Abuse or Child in Distress Help in Punjab

Find child-protection reporting routes, helplines, district authorities and practical guidance for a child who may be unsafe or in distress.

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.

Punjab

Guides

Help Guide

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
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Punjab

Laws and rights

Law / Right

POCSO Act 2012

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act safeguards children from sexual offences. For a child in distress call 1098 or 112.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Law / Right

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

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

Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28

When the first route does not work

  1. Confirm that the number, office or portal applies to your location.
  2. Record the date, time, reference number and response where it is safe to do so.
  3. Use an alternative district or state route listed on the relevant record.
  4. Escalate to the responsible authority or legal-services route when the matter remains unresolved.