In a groundbreaking move towards digital policing, Police has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp in Handwara in the border district of Kupwara.
The FIR was registered in Police Station Vilgam in Handwara following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp.
The complaint was filed by Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Assadullah Dar, a resident of Hanjipora, Kupwara, and the driver of SRTC bus No. JK01Y-1121.
According to the complaint, the incident occurred earlier today while Imtiyaz was traveling from Tarathpora to Srinagar.
He alleged that upon reaching Vilgam, he was wrongfully restrained and physically assaulted by two individuals—Ashiq Hussain Bhat and Gowher Ahmad Bhat, both sons of Samad Bhat and residents of Shehnipora, Vilgam. The accused reportedly caused him physical injuries during the altercation.
In response to the complaint, Police Station Vilgam swiftly registered the e-FIR, marked as FIR No. 09/2025 under Sections 115(2) and 126(2) of the BNS of PS Vilgam Handwara.
“This move underscores Handwara Polices’s commitment to leveraging digital platforms for efficient and timely grievance redressal,” a police spokesman said.
He said this landmark step highlights the growing integration of technology within law enforcement systems, setting a precedent for faster and more accessible justice delivery mechanisms in the region.