Holi in Delhi NCR: If You Face Harassment, Call These Emergency Helpline Numbers

Holi celebrations in the streets of Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon are the most preferred event for many residents and visitors. However, the street bustling with colours of joy often leads to unwanted situations, specifically for women, regarding harassment and unholy behaviour.

Ensuring that the festival remains a joyful experience for everyone, we have compiled the essential emergency helpline numbers and safety protocols that you must know.

Why Women’s Safety Matters During Holi Celebrations in Delhi NCR

The popular phrase 'Bura Na Mano, Holi Hai' often acts as an excuse for non-consensual activity raises concerns about women's safety. To combat these issues, Delhi Police offers a 24*7 immediate assistance, emphasising women's safety.

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Emergency Helpline Numbers to Call During Holi in Delhi NCR

If you or someone you know who encounters an unwanted situation, faces harassment, or someone breaches your safety at any part of Delhi NCR, immediately reach out to the following helpline numbers.

• Police Emergency: 112
• Women’s Helpline: 1091
• Women Helpline (All India): 181
• Child Helpline: 1098

Primary Emergency Numbers

Police Control Room: 100 (Direct Police Intervention)

Fire and Rescue: 101 (For fire-related emergencies)

Ambulance: 102/108 (For medical emergencies and trauma)

Women and Child Safety Helplines

Women in Delhi NCR can reach out to 'Pink Booths' in case of immediate assistance during Holi.

Delhi Women Helpline: 1091 (For women in distress or needing police rescue).

National Women Helpline: 181 (24/7 response for violence or distress).

UP Women Power Line (Noida/Ghaziabad): 1090 (Dedicated to resolving cases of eve-teasing and harassment).

Gurugram Durga Shakti Helpline: 9205291091 (Specific emergency support for women in Haryana/Gurugram).

Specialised Support Lines

Anti-Obscene Call Helpline (Delhi): 1096 (To report threatening or abusive calls).

Delhi Police WhatsApp Helpline: 7835075012 (For sharing complaints and information via message).

North-East Citizens Helpline: 1093 (Support for citizens from North-Eastern states in Delhi/Gurugram).

Child Helpline: 1098 (For children in need of aid or protection).

Regional Quick Contacts

Delhi: 112 (Police Control Room) 1091 (Women's Help Desk)

Noida: 112 (Police Control Room) 1090 (Women's Help Desk)

Gurugram: 0124-2316100 (Police Control Room) 1091 (Women's Help Desk)

NOTE: These helpline numbers have been taken from the official Gurugram Police, Government of Haryana website.

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