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Kochi City Police FIR Status Online - Track, View & Download FIR

Q: How can I check the status of a complaint filed with Kochi City Police?

Use the official THUNA Application Status facility with the reference number, mobile number and captcha or security code.

Check Kochi City Police FIR Status Online

You can check and download a First Information Report (FIR) registered under Kochi City Police through the official Kerala Police THUNA portal. The FIR Download service allows users to search for a published FIR by entering the FIR number, year of registration, police district and police station.
The current Kerala Police online system separates FIR Download from Application Status. Therefore, if you want to check the status of an online complaint or service request, you should use the THUNA Application Status facility rather than the FIR Download page.

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Kerala Police THUNA FIR Download

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Information Required to Search Kochi City Police FIR

To search for a published FIR, keep the following information ready:
FIR registration number
Year of FIR registration
Police district
Police station
Security code/captcha
The Kerala Police FIR Download portal currently states that FIRs from November 2016 onwards are available for downloading through the online facility, subject to publication and applicable restrictions.

Steps to Check and Download Kochi City Police FIR Online

Step 1: Visit the official Kerala Police FIR Download portal

Open the official THUNA FIR Download page:
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Kerala Police THUNA FIR Download
You do not need to use an old Kochi City Police FIR-search page. The current Kerala Police portal provides a central FIR Download facility for FIRs published by Kerala Police.

Step 2: Enter the FIR Registration Number

Enter the FIR number in the FIR Number field.
Make sure that the number is entered exactly as recorded in the FIR or acknowledgement issued by the police.

Step 3: Select the Year of Registration

Select the year in which the FIR was registered.
The current portal specifically states that FIRs from November 2016 onwards are available for online downloading.

Step 4: Select the Police District

Select the relevant police district from the dropdown list.
For a FIR registered under Kochi City Police, select the appropriate Eranakulam City jurisdiction displayed by the portal.
The available police-district options are controlled by the Kerala Police system and may change as police administrative jurisdictions or portal configurations are updated.

Step 5: Select the Police Station

Select the police station where the FIR was registered.
The police station must correspond to the FIR number and police district entered above.

Step 6: Enter the Security Code

Enter the security code displayed on the page.
If the code is difficult to read, use the Not Readable option to generate another security code.

Step 7: Click "Search"

Click the Search button.
The portal will search its database for the FIR matching the information entered.

Step 8: Download the FIR

If the FIR has been published for online access, a Download button will be displayed.
Click Download to obtain the available FIR copy. If the FIR has not been published for download, the portal may display an error message instead.
You can then save the FIR electronically or print the downloaded copy for your records.

How to Check Kochi Police Complaint or Application Status

If you submitted a complaint or other online service request through the Kerala Police THUNA portal, do not use the FIR Download page to track it.
Use the separate Application Status facility:
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THUNA Application Status
The current Application Status page requires:
Reference Number
Mobile Number
Captcha/security code
After entering the details, click Submit to check the status of the application.

FIR Status vs Complaint Status

These services should be distinguished:

What you want to check	Official online facility
Published FIR copy	THUNA FIR Download
Online complaint/service request	THUNA Application Status
Police service grievance	THUNA Grievance Redressal

The Kerala Police THUNA portal currently lists Complaint, First Information Reports, Application Status and Grievances Redressal as separate services.

Can I Check the Status of an FIR Online?

The Kerala Police online FIR facility is principally a published FIR search and download service. It is not the same as a live investigation-status tracker.
If you are looking for the status of a complaint or service request submitted through THUNA, use the Application Status facility. If you require information about the investigation of a registered FIR that is not available through the online portal, you may need to contact the concerned police station or investigating officer.

Why Is My Kochi Police FIR Not Available Online?

An FIR may not appear in the online search for several reasons.

1. The FIR has not been published

The Kerala Police portal provides a download facility for published FIRs. If an FIR has not been published, the Download option will not be available.

2. The FIR falls within a sensitive category

The Kerala Police portal refers to the Supreme Court's directions concerning online publication of FIRs and recognises restrictions for sensitive cases, including certain sexual offences, offences relating to insurgency or terrorism, POCSO offences and other sensitive categories.

3. Incorrect details have been entered

Check the:
FIR number
Registration year
Police district
Police station
before searching again.

4. The FIR is outside the online availability period

The current portal states that FIRs from November 2016 onwards are available for downloading through this service.
Does Downloading an FIR Mean the Investigation Is Complete?
No.
Downloading or viewing an FIR online only provides access to the published FIR document. It does not indicate that the police investigation has been completed.
The current criminal procedure framework is governed by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). Section 173 deals with information in cognizable cases, while Section 175 deals with the police officer's power to investigate cognizable cases.
Accordingly, the availability of an FIR online should not be treated as an indication of the present stage of investigation, filing of a final report or commencement/completion of trial.

Legal Position on FIR Registration

The BNSS, 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for the criminal procedure framework from 1 July 2024.
Section 173 BNSS is titled "Information in cognizable cases." The provision also recognises electronic communication for providing information relating to a cognizable offence, subject to the statutory requirements.
Section 174 BNSS deals with information concerning non-cognizable cases and the investigation of such cases.
Therefore, older references to Section 154 CrPC in articles about current FIR registration should be updated to the applicable provisions of the BNSS.

How to Get a Copy if the FIR Is Not Available Online

If you cannot download a Kochi City Police FIR from the online portal:
1. Verify the FIR number and registration year.
2. Confirm that the correct police district has been selected.
3. Confirm the police station.
4. Search again using the correct security code.
5. If the FIR is still unavailable, contact the concerned police station or appropriate police authority.
If a certified copy is required for court proceedings or another legal purpose, an online downloaded copy may not necessarily satisfy the particular requirement. You should obtain the appropriate authenticated/certified copy through the competent authority or court procedure, as applicable.

Important Points

Use the official Kerala Police THUNA FIR Download portal.

FIRs from November 2016 onwards are stated to be available through the current online FIR facility, subject to publication.

Enter the FIR number, year, police district and police station correctly.

For Kochi City Police FIRs, select the appropriate Eranakulam City jurisdiction displayed on the portal.

A published FIR can be downloaded using the Download button.

Sensitive FIRs may not be available for public download.

FIR Download and Complaint/Application Status are different services.

Use THUNA Application Status to track an online complaint or service request.

The current criminal-procedure law is the BNSS, 2023, including Section 173 concerning information in cognizable cases.

An online FIR copy does not show the complete or current investigation status.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I check Kochi City Police FIR status online?
Use the official Kerala Police THUNA FIR Download facility. Enter the FIR number, registration year, police district and police station, then enter the security code and click Search. If the FIR has been published, the Download option will be displayed.
Can I download a Kochi City Police FIR online?
Yes. A published FIR can be searched and downloaded through the official Kerala Police THUNA FIR Download portal.
What details are required to download a Kochi FIR?
You generally need the FIR number, year of registration, police district, police station and security code.
How can I check the status of a complaint filed with Kochi City Police?
Use the official THUNA Application Status facility. You will need the reference number, mobile number and captcha/security code.
Why can't I find my FIR online?
The FIR may not have been published, may contain information falling within a sensitive category, or the search details may be incorrect. The current portal only provides FIRs that are available for online publication.
From which year can Kochi FIRs be downloaded online?
The current Kerala Police FIR Download portal states that FIRs from November 2016 onwards are available for downloading through the facility.
Does FIR download show the investigation status?
No. The FIR Download facility provides access to the published FIR. It should not be treated as a live investigation-status tracker.
Kerala Police may update its website, portal interface and police-district options from time to time. For the latest procedure, use the current official Kerala Police and THUNA portals.