Harassment or threat complaint
Complaining to the police about repeated harassment or threats.
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To,
The Station House Officer,
Police Station City Amarnagar
Subject: Complaint of harassment and threats
Sir/Madam,
1.That a young man named Bobby, of Basant Vihar, Amarnagar has been harassing and threatening the applicant, as follows:
(a)since 01-09-2026 he has been following her to college almost daily
(b)on 08-10-2026 he sent messages threatening to throw acid on her
2.That the applicant has the following evidence and will produce it: screenshots of the messages.
3.That the applicant fears for her safety and that of the family.
4.That it is requested that an FIR be registered under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, such as criminal intimidation and stalking, action be taken against a young man named Bobby, of Basant Vihar, Amarnagar, and protection be given to the applicant.
Thanking you,
Date: 12-10-2026
Simran Kaur
House No. 88, Model Town, Amarnagar, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab
What to bring
Papers to bring
- Aadhaar card or another photo identity proof (photocopy; the original to show)
- Screenshots of the messages, call logs and recordings, with dates and the numbers or profiles used
- Names and addresses of the witnesses, and copies of any earlier complaints
- A medical report, if you were hurt
Where to go
Given to the SHO of your police station, or the women's help desk there; for online harassment, also report it at cybercrime.gov.in. Ask for a receipt or a copy of the FIR.
Fee
There is no fee for giving a complaint to the police.
Good to know
- In an emergency call 112; women can also call the helpline 181.
- Keep the phone and the original messages; do not delete them, and note each incident with its date and time.
- If the police do not act, see "Complaint to the SP/SSP when the FIR is not registered (s.173(4) BNSS)"; for harassment by a husband or his family, see "Domestic violence application (s.12 PWDV Act)".
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
Plain paper is enough.