Emergency Response Support System - 112
Use 112 for immediate emergency assistance. West Bengal Police lists ERSS along with police, women, child and cyber emergency numbers.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
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Immediate Danger or Emergency Help in West Bengal
Use an emergency response route when someone is in immediate danger or urgent police, fire, rescue or medical assistance is needed.
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.
West Bengal
Helplines
West Bengal Police Emergency - 100
Use 100 for urgent police assistance. For integrated emergency response use 112 where available.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28100
Emergency Response Support System 112
Pan-India emergency number for police, fire, health and other emergency assistance; relevant for women and child safety emergencies.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
Emergency Response Support System 112
Pan-India emergency number for urgent police, fire, health and rescue assistance; use in emergencies involving women or children.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
Emergency Response Support System 112
Single emergency number for police, fire, health and other emergencies. Use immediately if someone is in danger.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
Emergency Response Support System 112
Pan-India emergency number for police fire health and rescue. Use for immediate danger or emergency assistance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
Emergency Response Support System 112
Pan-India emergency number for police, fire, health and other emergency assistance; relevant for women and child safety emergencies.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112
National emergency helpline directory
Official India.gov.in directory listing emergency numbers including 112, 102, 100 and 101.
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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
West Bengal
Guides
Emergency route for women and children in West Bengal
For immediate danger call 112 or 100. For women-specific police help call 1091. For child rescue/protection call 1098. For cyber abuse call 1930.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 100; 1091; 1098; 1930
Where to complain about child rights violations in West Bengal
For immediate child danger call 1098 or 112. For child-rights complaints and follow-up, contact WBCPCR with case details and location.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28
Where to complain about women’s rights violations in West Bengal
For immediate danger call 112/100. For women’s rights complaints, counselling or commission-level support, contact West Bengal Commission for Women or the nearest One Stop Centre if locally available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 100; 1091; 033 2359 5609; 033 2334 5324; 033 2321 0154
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
Child Labour in India: How to Report Safely
Short Summary This guide explains how ordinary citizens, parents, teachers, volunteers, and community members can respond when they suspect child labour in India. It focuses on safe action,…
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-30
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
How to report child rights violations online
Use NCPCR eBaal Nidan to register a complaint about child rights violations. For immediate danger or rescue, call 1098 or 112 first.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
How to report suspected child labour
Report suspected child labour through the PENCIL complaint mechanism or local Labour Department. If a child is in immediate danger, call 1098 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112
How to seek child protection help
For a child in crisis call 1098; for immediate danger call 112. Child Helpline is integrated with ERSS and district child protection units.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112
How to use child emergency helpline 1098
Call 1098 for a child in need of care, protection, aid or emergency assistance. For immediate danger, also call 112 or local police.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
If there is immediate danger
Call 112 first. Move to a safer place if possible. Do not wait to collect documents if life or safety is at risk. After emergency help, use the…
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
What to Do When a Child Is Missing, Found Alone, Abandoned, or in Urgent Need of Protection
Emergency help: Call 1098 Child Helpline, 112 Emergency Response, or contact the nearest police station immediately. A missing child is not just a family problem. It is an…
Needs review Last checked: 2026-06-01
West Bengal
Schemes
Child Helpline 1098 under Mission Vatsalya
24x7 child emergency response and outreach service integrated with ERSS 112 for children in difficult circumstances.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098
When the first route does not work
- Confirm that the number, office or portal applies to your location.
- Record the date, time, reference number and response where it is safe to do so.
- Use an alternative district or state route listed on the relevant record.
- Escalate to the responsible authority or legal-services route when the matter remains unresolved.