🛡️ Women Safety Portal — Madhya Pradesh, India

You Are Never
Alone. Ever.

ShieldHer is Madhya Pradesh's complete women safety companion — real GPS SOS alerts to parents & police, 25+ helplines, MP district locations, preventive measures, legal rights and more.

🆘 Activate SOS Now 📞 All Helplines
112
National Emergency
1091
Women Helpline
100
MP Police
181
Mahila Helpline
1090
MP Women Power
1930
Cyber Crime
15100
Free Legal Aid
📞 Emergency Contacts

All Important Helpline Numbers

Every number listed is active 24×7. Know what each number does — call the right one at the right time.

🚨 National Emergency Numbers
🆘
National Emergency — Single Number
112
India's unified emergency number connecting Police, Fire Brigade and Ambulance simultaneously. Works without a SIM card or balance. Your GPS location is automatically shared with the dispatch centre the moment you call.
24×7 • Free • No SIM Needed • GPS Auto-Share
🚔
Police Control Room
100
Direct line to the nearest police control room. Use for reporting crimes in progress, threats, suspicious persons, or any situation requiring immediate law enforcement. Officers are dispatched within minutes.
24×7 • Immediate Dispatch
🚑
Ambulance / Medical Emergency
102
Free ambulance service for accidents, assault injuries, and pregnancy emergencies. Provides transport to the nearest government hospital at zero cost. Also covers AYUSH and trauma cases.
Free • 24×7 • Trauma & Pregnancy
🚒
Fire Brigade & Rescue
101
Fire emergencies, building collapses, gas leaks, and rescue operations. Fire teams also assist in road accident rescues when victims are trapped. Available across all MP districts.
24×7 • All MP Districts
👩 Women-Specific Helplines
👩
Women Helpline — National
1091
Dedicated national helpline for women in distress. Handles harassment, stalking, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and trafficking. Connects directly to local police for immediate action. Strictly confidential.
24×7 • Pan-India • Confidential
🏠
Mahila Helpline — Domestic Violence
181
Specifically for domestic violence survivors. Provides counselling, connects to Sakhi shelter homes, legal aid, and medical support. Run by MP Women & Child Development Department. Free and confidential.
Free Shelter • Counselling • MP Operated
🛡️
MP Women Power Helpline
1090
Madhya Pradesh exclusive helpline for eve-teasing, harassment, and stalking. MP Police responds quickly and takes strict action against offenders. Your identity is kept completely confidential — even from the accused.
MP Exclusive • Anonymous • Strict Action
⚖️
NCW — National Commission for Women
7827-170-170
File complaints against sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, dowry harassment, and trafficking. NCW investigates cases and takes action against authorities who fail to help women. Can escalate to court.
Legal Complaints • High Authority
💜
Sakhi One Stop Centre (MP)
181
Government-run centres in every MP district providing integrated support — medical aid, police assistance, legal help, counselling, and shelter under one roof. Available in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain.
All MP Districts • Integrated Support
🏥
AIIMS Bhopal Emergency
0755-2672335
AIIMS Bhopal 24×7 emergency for trauma, sexual assault medical care, and critical injuries. Provides free forensic medical examination (Medico-Legal Case) to assault survivors. No police complaint required to access care.
Bhopal • Free MLC Exam • No Police Required
🧠 Mental Health & Counselling
🧠
iCall — Psychological Support
9152987821
Free psychological counselling by trained mental health professionals from TISS. For trauma survivors, domestic violence aftermath, depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts. Completely confidential. Hindi and English.
Mon–Sat 8AM–10PM • Free • Confidential
💚
Vandrevala Foundation
1860-2662-345
24×7 mental health crisis helpline and counselling. Confidential support for trauma, panic attacks, grief, emotional distress, and crisis situations. Available in Hindi, English, and regional languages.
24×7 • Hindi & English • Free
🌸
Snehi — Emotional Support
044-24640050
Crisis counselling for those in extreme emotional distress. Non-judgmental and strictly confidential. Especially helpful for those facing suicidal thoughts after trauma or violence. No personal information required.
Crisis Support • No Info Required
💻 Cyber Crime & Child Safety
💻
Cyber Crime Helpline
1930
Report online fraud, cyber stalking, morphed photos/videos, sextortion, blackmail, non-consensual image sharing, and fake accounts. First responders must act within 24 hours. Also report at cybercrime.gov.in.
24×7 • Online Also: cybercrime.gov.in
👧
Childline India
1098
For children under 18 in distress — abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and abandonment. Adults can call on behalf of a child in danger. Active in all MP districts. Connects to child protection officers immediately.
24×7 • Under-18 Protection • All MP
⚖️
Free Legal Aid — NALSA
15100
Free legal services for women — advocate, court fees, and documentation — from District Legal Services Authority. Covers FIR filing, domestic violence, sexual assault, dowry harassment, and workplace cases.
Free Lawyers • All MP Districts
🚨
Anti-Human Trafficking — MHA
1800-419-8588
Report human trafficking, forced labour, sex trafficking, and forced marriage. Run by Ministry of Home Affairs. Anonymous reporting accepted. Operates across all states including MP border districts.
Anonymous • MHA Operated • Free
🚆
Railway Protection Force
182
Call if you face harassment, stalking, or any threat on a train or railway platform. RPF personnel are present at all major MP stations — Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain. Free and immediate response.
All MP Stations • 24×7 • Free
🩺
MP Health Helpline
104
MP Government's health helpline providing medical advice, ambulance coordination, and mental health support. Also provides guidance on accessing free government health services across Madhya Pradesh.
MP Exclusive • Health & Mental Health
🆘 Emergency Alert

Real-Time SOS System

Set your emergency contacts below. When SOS is activated, your live GPS coordinates are sent via WhatsApp to your parent and police is auto-dialled.

⚙️ Setup Emergency Contacts — Do This Before Using SOS
✔ Contacts saved! SOS is ready. GPS will be shared automatically on hold.
Hold for 3 seconds → sends your GPS to parent + calls police
📍 GPS Captured: Detecting...
📍 Live GPS coordinates
📲 WhatsApp alert to parent
🚔 Auto-dials 112 Police
🗺️ Google Maps link shared
👨‍👩‍👧 2nd contact alerted
🛡️ Prevention First

Detailed Preventive Measures

Prevention is always better than cure. Select a category to see detailed safety measures.

🚕
Verify Your Cab Before Boarding
Always check cab number, driver name and photo before getting in.
  • Screenshot the ride details and WhatsApp it to a trusted contact
  • Sit behind the driver — never in the front passenger seat
  • Share your trip via app's built-in sharing feature
  • Cancel and rebook if anything feels off — trust your gut
🚌
Bus & Public Transport in MP
MP's city buses have women-reserved sections — always use them.
  • Stand near the conductor or driver in an empty bus
  • Use women's reserved seating at all times
  • Avoid isolated bus stops after 8PM — wait at shops/petrol pumps
  • Bhopal City Link buses have women marshals — report to them
📍
Share Live Location Always
Make it a daily habit — not just when you feel scared.
  • Google Maps "Share Live Location" with parent for every solo trip
  • Tell someone your exact route, departure and arrival time
  • Have a secret family code word: e.g. "call the doctor" = call police
  • Check in every 30 minutes on long journeys
🚆
Train Travel Safety — MP
All major MP stations (Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain) have RPF.
  • Book confirmed berths — lower/middle in women-only or general coaches
  • Call RPF at 182 immediately if harassed on the train or platform
  • Lock your berth chain at night — do not open without verifying
  • Prefer IRCTC app booking so your trip is digitally tracked
🔋
Keep Your Phone Emergency-Ready
A dead phone in an emergency is as dangerous as no phone.
  • Carry a power bank (min 10,000 mAh) every time you go out
  • Save emergency contacts as "ICE Mom", "ICE Dad" at top of phonebook
  • Enable power-button SOS: press volume down + power 5 times on Android
  • Keep mobile data on at all times when travelling alone
🛺
Auto-Rickshaw Safety in MP Cities
Autos are the most common transport in Bhopal, Indore — stay safe.
  • Note the auto registration number before boarding — screenshot it
  • Make a loud fake call stating your destination before sitting
  • Prefer autos at official stands or app-based Rapido/Ola autos
  • Do not take autos through deserted routes late at night
🔒
Social Media Privacy
Your online presence can expose you to real-world dangers.
  • Set Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat to Private
  • Never post your daily routine, college timings, or home address
  • Turn off location tags on all photos before posting
  • Disable "People Nearby" on WhatsApp and dating apps
📵
Protect Against Cyber Stalking
Block, screenshot, report — always in this order.
  • Screenshot all harassing messages first — then block
  • Report to cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 with screenshots
  • Do not engage or respond to harassers — ever
  • Use different usernames across different platforms
🖼️
Prevent Photo & Video Misuse
Non-consensual sharing is a criminal offense under IT Act.
  • Never share intimate photos with anyone — no exceptions
  • Check which apps have camera and gallery access — revoke unnecessary ones
  • Enable two-step verification on all accounts immediately
  • Report morphed images to 1930 — action within 24 hours is mandated
💳
Online Financial Safety
Cyber fraud often targets women through emotional manipulation.
  • Never share OTP with anyone — even if they claim to be bank, police or government
  • Verify job offers and matrimonial profiles carefully before engaging
  • No legitimate organization ever asks for money upfront
  • Report financial fraud at 1930 immediately — golden hour matters
📱
Install Safety Apps
These apps can save your life in seconds.
  • Himmat Plus (Delhi Police) — shake to send SOS with GPS
  • bSafe — has a fake call feature and follower mode
  • Shake2Safety — works even when screen is locked
  • MP Police app — direct complaint filing from Madhya Pradesh
🧨
Online Dating & Meeting Safety
Always verify before meeting someone from online.
  • Video call before first meeting — verify it's a real person
  • Always meet for the first time in a public, busy place
  • Tell a trusted person your exact meeting location and time
  • Never share your home address with someone you just met online
🌙
Walking Alone at Night in MP Cities
Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior — stay on lit, busy roads always.
  • Stay on well-lit, busy roads even if it means a longer route
  • Avoid shortcuts through parks, alleys, and isolated lanes — day or night
  • Walk confidently and with purpose — don't look lost or distracted
  • Keep your phone in hand with 112 ready to dial in one tap
🔦
Equip Yourself Before Going Out
Simple items that dramatically increase your safety.
  • Personal alarm (loud siren) — available on Amazon for ₹150-300
  • Pepper spray is legal in India — carry it in an accessible pocket, not your bag
  • Keep your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle or home
  • Charge your phone to 100% and carry a power bank every time
🛑
If You Feel Followed
Do not panic — act immediately and smartly.
  • Enter the nearest open shop, petrol pump, restaurant or dhaba immediately
  • Do NOT go home directly — never reveal your actual address to a follower
  • Shout "FIRE!" loudly — more people respond than to "Help" or "Bachao"
  • Call 100 or 112 and describe your exact location clearly
📞
Fake Call Technique
A simple trick that has helped thousands of women.
  • Pretend to be on a call if you feel followed or uncomfortable
  • Say loudly: "I am near [landmark], reaching in 5 minutes, bhaiya wait karo"
  • Some apps like bSafe simulate incoming calls on demand
  • This buys time to assess and move toward a safer location
🔐
Home Security Basics
Your home should be your safest space.
  • Never open the door without verifying — use peephole or intercom
  • Keep a door chain/stopper on while sleeping
  • Know all entry points to your residence
  • Keep a fully charged phone on your bedside every night
🤝
Build a Neighbourhood Network
A strong community is the best security system.
  • Introduce yourself to at least 2-3 trusted neighbours
  • Share emergency contact numbers with them
  • Join your housing society's WhatsApp group
  • Look out for strangers loitering near your building and alert neighbours
🚪
Verify People Entering Your Home
Background-check everyone who enters your home.
  • Verify Aadhaar of domestic helpers before hiring
  • Register domestic workers at your local police station (it's free)
  • Use verified platforms like UrbanClap for plumbers, electricians etc.
  • Never let unverified servicemen in when you are alone at home
💼
Know the POSH Act Fully
The law is completely on your side at every workplace.
  • Every workplace with 10+ employees must have a functioning ICC
  • Complaint must be filed within 3 months of the incident
  • You are fully protected from retaliation after filing a complaint
  • If your workplace ICC fails, complain to Local Complaints Committee (LCC)
📝
Document Everything — Build Evidence
Evidence is your strongest weapon.
  • Save harassing messages, emails, chats as screenshots immediately
  • Note dates, times, witnesses, and exact words used
  • Keep a private written diary of incidents with dates and details
  • Store all evidence on cloud storage — not just on your phone
🌃
Night Shift Safety — Your Legal Rights
Employers are legally required to ensure your safety.
  • Company must provide cab with a female security guard for night shifts
  • Share your cab details with family before every night shift
  • Travel with a colleague whenever possible
  • Report non-compliance to Labour Department or call 1800-11-8066
💡 Daily Habits

Essential Safety Tips

Small daily habits that build a powerful protective shield around you.

01
📱
Share Live Location Always
Whenever travelling alone — day or night — share your live location via Google Maps with a parent or friend. Make it a non-negotiable daily habit.
02
🔋
Phone Charged = You're Armed
Treat battery like fuel. Carry a power bank always. Save ICE contacts (In Case of Emergency) at the top of your phonebook. Enable one-press SOS on your phone settings.
03
🚕
Verify Every Ride
Match cab number, driver name and photo before entering. Screenshot and send to family. Sit behind the driver. Make a vocal call stating your destination before moving.
04
👀
Stay Aware — One Earphone Off
Never use both earphones in unfamiliar areas. You need to hear your surroundings. Keep one ear free when walking alone on quiet roads or at night.
05
🛡️
Install Safety Apps
Himmat Plus, bSafe, or Shake2Safety. Enable them and test with family. The MP Police app allows direct complaint filing from anywhere in Madhya Pradesh.
06
🗣️
Trust Your Instincts Completely
If something feels wrong — it is wrong. Leave immediately. You do not owe anyone an explanation. Your safety always comes first — no exceptions.
07
🔑
Carry Keys & Pepper Spray
Keep keys in hand when approaching your vehicle or home — not buried in your bag. Pepper spray is legal in India, fits in any pocket, and is highly effective.
08
📸
Screenshot First — Then Block
If harassed online — screenshot everything first as evidence, then block and report. Don't delete anything before reporting to 1930. Evidence is your power.
📍 All Madhya Pradesh

Emergency Help — Every MP District

All 52 districts of Madhya Pradesh covered. Search your district and call directly. Every woman deserves safety — from Bhopal to Barwani, Gwalior to Singrauli.

🥋 Protect Yourself

Self Defense Techniques

No experience needed. These moves create 2-5 seconds — enough time to escape.

👊
Wrist Grab Escape
⭐ Beginner — Learn this first
  • Rotate your wrist toward the attacker's thumb — the weakest grip point
  • Pull sharply toward your own body in one swift motion
  • Step back immediately to create distance
  • Shout loudly to attract bystanders, then run
🦵
Knee Strike
⭐ Beginner — High impact
  • If grabbed from the front — do not struggle yet, stay calm
  • Grab the attacker's shoulders or clothing for balance
  • Drive your knee sharply upward into the groin with full force
  • Run and shout immediately — do not wait to assess their reaction
🤜
Palm Strike to Nose
⭐⭐ Intermediate
  • Fingers bent back, palm flat and firm — NOT a closed fist
  • Strike sharply upward toward the bridge of the nose
  • Drive from your hip — use whole body weight, not just arm
  • Follow with a second strike if needed, then escape immediately
😤
Bear Hug Escape
⭐⭐ Intermediate
  • The moment grabbed from behind — drop your weight suddenly by bending knees
  • Stomp hard on the attacker's foot with your heel
  • Throw your head backward sharply into their face
  • Spin, elbow strike to the ribs, run immediately
🔑
Keys & Objects as Tools
⭐ Beginner — Always Accessible
  • Hold keys between fingers when walking alone at night
  • A firm jab with keys to the face creates an opening to escape
  • Pepper spray is legal in India and highly effective — carry it always
  • Any rigid object (umbrella, water bottle) can be used defensively
🧠
Mental Preparedness
⭐ The Most Important Defense
  • Stay aware at all times — no earphones in both ears ever
  • Make confident eye contact — it signals you are not an easy target
  • Shout "FIRE!" not "Help" — people respond to fire much faster
  • Trust your gut instantly — if it feels wrong, leave before you can even analyse why
⚖️ Know Your Rights

Women's Rights & Indian Laws

These laws are your legal shield. Know them — and use them without hesitation.

Workplace
POSH Act — Sexual Harassment at Work
Every workplace with 10+ employees must have a functioning ICC. File within 3 months. Your identity is protected and retaliation against you is a separate punishable offense.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
Home Safety
Domestic Violence Protection
Physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, and economic abuse are ALL covered. You can get a Protection Order, Residence Order (right to stay in shared home), and Monetary Relief — even against in-laws.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Police Rights
Zero FIR — File Anywhere in India
You can file an FIR at ANY police station regardless of jurisdiction. Police CANNOT refuse — doing so is a criminal offense under Section 166A IPC. They must register and transfer it.
Criminal Procedure Code — 2013 Amendment
Survivor Rights
Statement at Home — Assault Survivors
A survivor cannot be called to a police station alone at night. Her statement is recorded at home by a magistrate. Her identity cannot be revealed by police or media under any circumstances.
Section 164 CrPC + IPC Section 228A
Legal Aid
Right to Free Legal Representation
Every woman victim of crime gets completely free legal services — advocate, court fees, and documentation — from the District Legal Services Authority. Call 15100 or visit any district court in MP.
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Work Rights
Maternity Benefits — 26 Weeks
26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave. No employer can fire or demote a pregnant woman. Nursing breaks must be provided. Work-from-home must be considered on return from leave.
Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
Online Safety
Cyber Crime Against Women
Morphed images, cyberstalking, sextortion, and online harassment are punishable with up to 3 years imprisonment and fine. Report at cybercrime.gov.in or 1930. First responders must act within 24 hours.
IT Act 2000 + IPC Sections 354D, 509
Night Safety
Right to Safe Night Shift Transport
Women in night shifts must be provided safe cab transport with a female security guard. Employers who fail to ensure safety are liable under the Factories Act and can be reported to the Labour Department.
Factories Act + Industrial Employment Rules
📝 Report

Report an Incident

Confidential and secure. Anonymous reporting available.

✅ Report submitted securely.
If in immediate danger — call 112 right now.
Stay safe. 💜
🔥 WOW Feature

Area Safety Score Predictor

Powered by Python logic — Dictionary maps areas to scores, Tuple holds fixed risk factors, Set removes duplicate alerts. Enter your area and get an instant safety analysis.

📊 Data Insights

MP Crime Statistics

Visual data powered by Matplotlib & NumPy — bar charts, safety index, district risk levels. Awareness is the first step to safety.

📐 NumPy Mean
642
Avg cases/district
📈 NumPy Max
1,842
Highest — Indore
📉 NumPy Min
142
Lowest — Niwari
📊 Std Deviation
318
np.std(case_data)