Representation to the SSP or Commissioner of Police for protection of a couple
A couple's request to the district police chief for protection from family threats; usually sent before the High Court petition.
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How the paper begins
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To,
The Senior Superintendent of Police,
Amarnagar
Subject: Protection of our life and liberty: request for immediate action
Sir/Madam,
1.That we, (1) Harman Singh son of Shri Jagtar Singh, aged about 23 years, resident of House No. 17, Village Kalyanpur, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab and (2) Simran Kaur daughter of Shri Gurdev Singh, aged about 19 years, resident of House No. 17, Village Kalyanpur, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab, are both major. Harman Singh was born on 17-05-2003 and Simran Kaur on 11-02-2007, as our Aadhaar cards and matriculation certificates show.
2.That we married each other of our own free will on 05-10-2026 at Gurdwara Sahib, Village Kalyanpur, Tehsil Amarnagar; the marriage certificate issued by the Gurdwara and photographs of the ceremony are with us.
3.That our families, in particular Gurdev Singh, the father of Simran Kaur, and his brother Balkar Singh, are against our relationship and are threatening us: on 06-10-2026 they came to our house in Village Kalyanpur with four or five others and said that both of us would be killed if Simran Kaur did not come back home; since then they have been calling us on the phone and repeating the threat.
The rest of the paper is in Dastavo.
What to bring
Papers to bring
- Proof of age of both of you: Aadhaar, and the matriculation or birth certificate (photocopies)
- The marriage certificate and photographs, or proof of living together (rent deed, any joint document)
- A recent photograph of the two of you together
- Any proof of the threats: messages, call recordings, earlier complaints
Where to go
Give it at the office of the SSP, SP or Commissioner of Police and get a receipt, or send it by registered post and e-mail; send a copy to the SHO of your police station.
Fee
No fee is usually charged for a representation; only the postage.
Good to know
- Keep the postal receipts, the e-mail and the diary number: the High Court petition needs them.
- Both of you should sign it. In immediate danger, call 112 first.
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.