J-K: Police registers first-ever e-FIR via e-mail

ANI February 26, 2025 135 views

In a landmark digital transformation, Khrew Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir has registered its first-ever electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) through an email complaint. The groundbreaking incident involves a complaint by Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat against two individuals for alleged family assault. The digital filing includes supporting evidence like an OPD ticket and Aadhaar card, demonstrating the evolving technological capabilities of law enforcement. This innovative approach signifies a significant step towards modernizing police documentation and accessibility.

"A sophisticated move toward digital policing" - Police Station Khrew Statement
Awantipora, February 26: In a sophisticated move toward digital policing, Police Station Khrew has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following an email complaint, according to the statement.

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First electronic FIR registered through email complaint in Jammu and Kashmir

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Complaint involves assault allegations against two individuals

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Digital evidence including OPD ticket and Aadhaar card submitted

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Technological breakthrough in law enforcement documentation

Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat, a resident of New Colony Khrew, filed the complaint against Adil Ahmad Bhat and Bilal Ahmad Bhat, both residents of New Colony Khrew.

The complainant stated that they allegedly assaulted his whole family causing injury to them. The complainant has supported the complaint with an OPD ticket from PHC Khrew and a copy of the Aadhaar card as evidential proof, said the statement.

Upon examining the complaint, cognisance was taken by registering an e-FIR, covered under Case FIR No. 17/2025, under the relevant sections of the BNS in Police Station Khrew.

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