Emergency Numbers in India 2026 — Police, Ambulance & Fire

GENERAL EMERGENCY

112

Call this number for any emergency in India

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General Emergency

112

Police

100

Ambulance

108

Fire Brigade

101

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Child Helpline

1098

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DV / Women's Helpline

181

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Tourist Police

1363

info Traveler Notes for India

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112 is now the pan-India emergency number. Tourist helpline: 1363. Women helpline: 181. Disaster: 104.

The main emergency number in India is 112. Police: 100, Ambulance: 108, Fire: 101.

Yes, 112 works in India and will connect you to emergency services.

update Last verified: January 15, 2026 · Data from EU Commission, ITU and national authorities.