First Information Report (FIR) (India)
This document is a template for filing a First Information Report (FIR) with a local police station. It is specifically designed to report the theft of personal property, such as a bicycle, and requests a formal investigation.
Form of First Information Report
To The Officer-in-Charge ...................................
(Name of the Police Station)
Sir This is to inform you that my cycle has been stolen from the cycle stand in the daily market last evening. Last evening, before I went to the market, I placed my green model Hero Cycle in the cycle stand No. 1 as usual. I had locked the cycle. The cycle bears the No. .........................
I had bought it only a month ago and it was almost new. The cycle had a full gear case, a carrier and a side basket. When such mishap occurred I was buying vegetables in the market. I asked everybody who were present there about the cycle. It was all in vain. I request you to kindly register a case of theft and initiate the necessary investigation to recover the stolen cycle.
Yours faithfully, ________
(Your Name)
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About this template
What is this template?
This document is a formal police filing used in India to record the first information of a crime. It is not a court petition or a private legal notice, but a prerequisite for the police to begin a criminal investigation. It contains specific sections for the G.D. Number, the Date and Time of Arrival at the Police Station, and the signature of the Station House Officer.
When should you use it?
Use this form when you need to formally report a crime like theft, assault, or fraud to the local police in India. If you are instead seeking a court order for police to investigate, use a Petition under Section 156(3) of the CrPC.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Details of Informant | Records the name, address, and contact information of the individual reporting the alleged offense to the police station. |
| Section 2 | Details of the Incident | Specifies the date, time, and exact location where the reported crime or incident is alleged to have occurred. |
| Section 3 | Description of Offence | Provides a narrative account of the facts of the case and names the suspected accused individuals if known. |
| Section 4 | Legal Provisions | Cites the specific sections of the Indian Penal Code or other local laws relevant to the reported criminal activity. |
Who it's for
- a victim or witness reporting a cognizable offense to an Indian police station
- legal practitioners drafting a formal complaint for submission to the police
- police officers recording a statement from an informant under the Code of Criminal Procedure
How long it runs and how it's signed
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