Punjab Women Helpline 181 and 1091
For women facing violence, harassment, domestic abuse or urgent support needs. For immediate danger also call 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181; 1091
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Women’s Safety and Violence Support Help in Punjab
Find emergency, helpline, One Stop Centre, police and legal-support routes for women facing violence or unsafe situations.
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
Helplines
National Women Helpline 181
National women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support information counselling and referral to police OSC hospitals or legal services.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for counselling, legal assistance and guidance for women affected by violence or distress.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for digital complaint registration, counselling, legal assistance and referrals for women affected by violence.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women 24x7 women helpline for women needing support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for women in distress; can be used as a national escalation/support route.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for counselling, legal assistance and digital complaint registration for women affected by violence.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for women needing support or complaint guidance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline - 14490
National Commission for Women helpline for digital complaint registration, referrals and information for women affected by violence.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline 14490
National Commission for Women 24x7 helpline for women needing support, counselling or complaint guidance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW Women Helpline 14490
National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence and referral to appropriate authorities.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW Women Helpline 14490
National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence through referral, counselling and information about support services. For emergencies call 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
Punjab
Support services
Sakhi One Stop Centre Amritsar
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Barnala
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Bathinda
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Faridkot
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Fatehgarh Sahib
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Fazilka
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Ferozepur
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Gurdaspur
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Hoshiarpur
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Jalandhar
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Kapurthala
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Sakhi One Stop Centre Ludhiana
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides access to medical, legal, police and counselling support. For urgent access call 181 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Punjab
Guides
How to contact a Sakhi One Stop Centre in Punjab
Women affected by violence can approach the district Sakhi One Stop Centre. If unsure which centre to use, call 181 for referral and emergency help.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Punjab emergency safety guide for women and children
If there is immediate danger call 112. For women facing violence call 181 or 1091. For a child in distress call 1098. Visit the nearest police station or…
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 181; 1091; 1098
Child Marriage: How to Report Risk and Escalate Urgent Safety Concerns to Official Routes
Emergency help: Call 1098 Child Helpline, 112 Emergency Response, or contact the nearest police station immediately. Child marriage is not a family tradition or a private settlement. It…
Needs review Last checked: 2026-06-01
Punjab
Laws and rights
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Legal framework for protection and civil relief for women facing domestic violence. Use with police, protection officer, OSC or court guidance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Law for protection of women from domestic violence and for civil reliefs such as protection, residence, monetary and custody orders.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Law providing protection and relief to women facing domestic violence. Women may contact 181, 1091, One Stop Centre or police in emergencies.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Law for protection and civil remedies for women facing domestic violence. Contact police OSC women helpline or women commission for help.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Key law for protection orders and relief for women facing domestic violence. Use with local police, OSC, protection officer or legal aid routing.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Punjab
Schemes
Sakhi One Stop Centre Scheme
Integrated support for women affected by violence, including medical, legal, police, counselling and temporary shelter linkage.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Mission Shakti One Stop Centre Scheme
Central scheme providing integrated support under one roof to women affected by violence or distress, including medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, counselling and temporary shelter.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Women Helpline 181 - Mission Shakti
National Mission Shakti WHL component provides 24x7 emergency and non-emergency response through short code 181 and links women to police, OSCs, hospitals and legal services.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026181
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