FIR – First Information Report
FIR is the written document which is prepared by the police department when they receives an information from the victim of a crime or the person on his or her behalf.
FIR is signed by the informer and a copy is given to the informer.
FIR is registered in the nearest police station where the crime has taken place
The FIR register contains following information:
- FIR number
- A person who is reporting case or the name of the victim.
- Name of the offender (if known)
- Details or description of an offence
- Place of the offence