Lost article report
Reporting lost documents or things, to get duplicates. Many states also take this online.
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To,
The Station House Officer,
Police Station City Amarnagar
Subject: Report of lost articles
Sir/Madam,
1.That on 05-09-2026, the following belongings of the applicant were lost at or near the bus from Amarnagar to Shantipur:
(a)matriculation certificate, roll No. 0000123
(b)Aadhaar card
2.That the applicant has searched for them but could not find them. No theft is suspected.
3.That it is requested that this loss be entered in the record and a copy of the report be given to the applicant, so that duplicates can be obtained.
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)
- The details of each lost item: the number, date and issuing office of each document, or the make, model and IMEI number of a phone
- Photocopies of the lost documents, if you have any
Where to go
At the police station of the area where the loss happened, at a Saanjh Kendra in Punjab, or online on the state police's service portal, which usually gives a report number at once.
Fee
There is usually no fee for a lost article report.
Good to know
- If you think the item was stolen, give a theft complaint instead: see "Police complaint to the SHO".
- For duplicates, offices usually want this report with an affidavit and sometimes a newspaper notice: see "Affidavit for loss of documents" and "Public notice: lost documents".
- Block a lost SIM card, bank card or cheque book at once with the company or the bank.
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
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