For incidents in Prayagraj, online police services are provided through the Uttar Pradesh Police website and its CCTNS citizen-services system. This revised page removes the old screenshot-dependent instructions and stale hard-coded login URLs and points users to the current official entry points.
Official UP Police Links for Prayagraj
Can You Register an e-FIR Online for an Incident in Prayagraj?
Yes, if the case falls within the UP Police e-FIR facility. The official website currently says that the e-FIR facility is available for cases involving an unknown accused.
If the accused is known, or the incident is not accepted by the e-FIR workflow, use the appropriate complaint service or approach the concerned police station instead of selecting an incorrect unknown-accused category.
How to File an Online Complaint for Prayagraj
Use the current UP Police Citizen Services route and follow the District Police/CCTNS complaint option shown by the live portal.
- Open the official Citizen Services page.
- Select the District Police/CCTNS online-services link.
- Choose the complaint service displayed by the live portal.
- Create or use a citizen login if authentication is required.
- Enter accurate complaint details and attach supporting material where permitted.
- Save the complaint/reference number generated after submission.
How to Find the Correct Prayagraj Police Station
The UP Police homepage provides a Know Your Police Station facility. Select the district and thana using the current lookup on the official website to identify the appropriate police station.
How to View an Existing FIR Online
The official UP Police website currently provides Search and View your FIR, and its CCTNS area provides a View FIR route. Follow the current official link and enter the details or authentication requested by the live system.
Whether a record can be printed or downloaded depends on the live service, authentication requirements and availability of the particular FIR.
Current Legal Position: Section 173 BNSS
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) is the current central criminal-procedure law for matters to which it applies. It came into force on 1 July 2024.
Section 173, titled "Information in cognizable cases", provides that information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence may be given to the officer in charge of a police station irrespective of the area where the offence was committed. It also recognises information sent by electronic communication, subject to the statutory signing requirement within three days.
Official law: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - India Code.
Information and Documents to Keep Ready
Keep only the particulars relevant to the incident. Common examples include:
What If the Portal Does Not Work?
Return to the official UP Police homepage or Citizen Services page and use the latest service link. If necessary, use the official UP Police Contact Us page for CCTNS/e-FIR issues or approach the concerned police station. For an emergency requiring immediate assistance, call 112.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register an FIR online with Prayagraj Police?
UP Police provides an e-FIR facility for eligible cases, and the current official website states that it is available for unknown-accused cases.
Can I file an online complaint if the accused is known?
Use the appropriate District Police/CCTNS complaint service or approach the concerned police station rather than assuming that the unknown-accused e-FIR facility applies.
Can I view a Prayagraj FIR online?
Yes. UP Police provides Search and View your FIR and a CCTNS View FIR route.
Should I use an old direct CCTNS login URL?
No. Use the current service link supplied by the official UP Police website because direct portal URLs may change.
Which law now governs electronic information to police?
Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with information in cognizable cases and recognises electronic communication subject to statutory requirements.