Emergency Helpline Numbers in India (2026)

IE Author — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:59:29 +0000

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In an emergency, dial 112 first. It is India’s single national emergency number under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), connecting you to the police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency services. It is available across India and is managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Here’s a quick look at the most important emergency helpline numbers in India.

National Emergency Numbers

Service	Helpline Number	Purpose
National Emergency (ERSS)	112	Police, Fire, Ambulance, Women and Child emergencies
Police	100	Police assistance (also integrated with 112 in many states)
Fire Brigade	101	Fire emergencies
Ambulance	102	Ambulance service for medical transport and healthcare needs
Emergency Ambulance (available in many states)	108	Emergency ambulance service for accidents, trauma, and life-threatening situations
Women’s Helpline	181	Women in distress, domestic violence support
Child Helpline	1098	Children in need of care and protection
Cyber Crime	1930	Report online financial fraud or cybercrime immediately
Road Accident Helpline	1073	National Highway emergencies
Railway Helpline	139	Railway security, medical help, and passenger assistance
LPG Gas Leak	1906	LPG leakage emergencies
Natural Disaster Relief	1070	State Relief Commissioner for disasters
Narcotics Helpline (MANAS)	1933	Report drug trafficking and seek assistance
Consumer Helpline	1915	Consumer complaints and guidance

Women’s Safety Helplines

Service	Number
Women Helpline	181
National Commission for Women Helpline	7827170170
Anti-Obscene Calls Cell	1091
Shakti Shalini Helpline	10920
Sakhi Women’s Helpline	011-24619821

Child Protection

Service	Number
Child Helpline	1098
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)	14433

Senior Citizens & Persons with Disabilities

Service	Number
Senior Citizens Helpline	14567
Persons with Disabilities Helpline	14456

Travel & Transport

Service	Number
Railway Helpline	139
Road Accident Emergency	1073
Tourist Helpline	1363 or 1800-11-1363

Disaster & Rescue Services

Service	Number
National Emergency	112
Fire Brigade	101
Disaster Relief Commissioner	1070
NDRF (National Disaster Response Force)	011-24363260

Digital Emergency Services

The Government of India also provides the 112 India mobile app for emergency assistance. Users can send an SOS alert with their GPS location and contact emergency services with a single tap. On supported devices, pressing the smartphone’s power button three times can trigger an emergency alert. The app also includes the SHOUT feature, which alerts nearby registered volunteers during emergencies involving women and children.

When Should You Call 112?

Call 112 for:

Crime or theft
Assault or violence
Fire accidents
Medical emergencies
Road accidents
Women or child safety emergencies
Any situation where immediate emergency assistance is required

The emergency call is routed to the nearest Emergency Response Centre, which coordinates with police, ambulance, fire, and other relevant services.

How to Contact Emergency Services Safely

Save 112 as your primary emergency contact.
Share your live location whenever possible.
Stay calm, and clearly describe your location and the nature of the emergency.
Use emergency numbers only for genuine emergencies. Misuse can delay assistance to people in real need.

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