How to Register an FIR in Sargodha: Rights, Steps and What to Do If Police Refuse
An FIR starts the legal process for a crime. Knowing your rights at the police station saves you from being sent back and forth.
Go to the police station that covers the area where the crime happened, give your complaint orally or in writing, make sure it is recorded accurately, sign it only after it is read back to you, and take your free copy of the FIR. If the police refuse, escalate to senior officers or apply to the Justice of the Peace.
Written and reviewed by Ali Sherazi, Sargodha. See our editorial policy. Fees and timings change, so confirm with the office before you go.
جس تھانے کی حدود میں جرم ہوا وہاں جا کر زبانی یا تحریری درخواست دیں۔ ایف آئی آر پڑھ کر سنانے کے بعد ہی دستخط کریں اور اپنی مفت کاپی ضرور لیں۔ اگر تھانہ مقدمہ درج کرنے سے انکار کرے تو ڈی پی او یا اعلیٰ افسران سے رجوع کریں یا جسٹس آف پیس کو درخواست دیں۔
- CNIC copy of the complainant
- Written application describing the incident (optional but recommended)
- Evidence available: photos, messages, medical report, receipts
- Names and addresses of witnesses and suspects, if known
🪜 Step-by-Step Guide
Follow each step in order. Do not skip steps — the sequence matters.
If anyone is injured, call 1122 first and take them for treatment. For crimes in progress call 15. The FIR can be registered right after.
Go to the station that covers the area where the incident happened. If you are unsure, ask any station. They are expected to guide you rather than turn you away.
Say what happened, when, where, who was involved and what was lost or damaged. Stick to facts you saw or know. Avoid exaggeration, because the FIR is the base document for the case.
Pro Tip: Write the key details in your phone before you go: date, time, place, names, vehicle numbers.
The officer writes your statement. Ask for it to be read back to you. If anything is wrong, correct it before signing. Do not sign a blank or partial page.
The law entitles the informant to a copy of the FIR at no charge. Check the FIR number and date, and keep the copy safely. Photograph it immediately.
Apply in writing to the Station House Officer, then to the DSP and the DPO Sargodha, and keep proof of delivery. You can also approach the Justice of the Peace under the Code of Criminal Procedure to direct the police to register the case. A lawyer helps with this step.
Ask who the investigating officer is and note their name. Keep giving them any new evidence in writing, with a received copy.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
These are the most frequent reasons people waste a whole trip to the government office.
Naming people you cannot be sure about
False or exaggerated accusations can harm your own case. Name only those you know were involved and describe others by details.
Signing before reading
Always insist on hearing the text read back to you.
Paying anyone to register the case
Registration is free. Report any demand for money to the DPO office.
Delaying the report
Delay can weaken the case. If there is a reason for delay, mention it in the application.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Punjab Police has digital complaint channels and the Madadgar 15 service, but the exact online options change over time. Ask the nearest station or call 15 to learn the current method.
Yes. The informant is entitled to a free copy.
Report in the area of the crime. Many stations will also record a report so it can be sent to the right jurisdiction. Ask the SHO how it will be transferred.
An FIR is the formal record under which police investigate a cognizable offence. A general application is a request that may or may not lead to an FIR.
No. This guide is general information. For a serious case consult a qualified lawyer, for example through the District Bar Association Sargodha.
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