Sample Police Complaint Format
To
The Station House Officer
[Name of Police Station]
[City]
Subject: Request for FIR under BNSS Section 173
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am a resident of [Area/Address]. I regularly feed community street dogs in my locality as part of compassionate care for animals.
On [Date] at approximately [Time], the following individuals harassed and intimidated me while I was feeding the dogs:
[Names, if known / description of harassers]
The incident occurred at:
[Exact location]
During this incident the following actions took place (detail out the incident like below):
- I was verbally abused and threatened.
- My movement was blocked and I was prevented from leaving the area.
- Threats were made to harm the dogs.
- Photos/videos were taken without my consent.
- I was intimidated by a group of individuals.
These acts amount to offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including but not limited to (mention all applicable with BNS sections):
- Criminal intimidation
- Wrongful restraint
- Harassment of a woman
- Intentional insult to provoke breach of peace
Evidence such as photos, videos and screenshots are attached with this complaint.
I request you to kindly:
- Register an FIR under the relevant provisions of law.
- Take appropriate legal action against the accused persons.
- Ensure my safety and prevent further harassment.
Kindly provide a Diary Entry Number / acknowledgement for this complaint.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Address]
[Phone Number]
[Signature]
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