1091 Women Helpline (Police)

1091 is a national toll-free telephone number in India for women in distress, providing immediate access to police assistance. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} It operates 24/7 under state police control rooms and is supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs. ^[5]

Purpose

The helpline assists women in emergencies such as:

• Domestic violence or harassment
• Sexual assault or threats
• Missing women cases
• Guidance and referral to social support services

Access

• Dial 1091 from any phone (toll-free)
• Some states provide SMS and app-based support linked to local police control rooms.

See also

• 112 (India) - ERSS
• 1930 (Indian Cybercrime Helpline)

References

1. https://v2.india.gov.in/directory/helpline
2. "Women Helpline | Department of Justice | India" . Retrieved 2025-10-03.
3. "Dial 1091: Helpline fine, needs publicity". Hindustan Times. 2013-11-30. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
4. "Emergency Numbers For North India: Police, Ambulance, Women's Safety, And More". Curly Tales. 2025-05-09. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
5. "Most complaints of domestic violence at 1091 helpline in Bengaluru". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-10-03.