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Crime
Delhi Police to Skip DD Entry, Register FIR Instantly in Missing Persons Cases
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 05:18 PM
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The Delhi Police announced that missing‑person reports will no longer require a DD entry; an FIR will be filed immediately upon filing a complaint.
Delhi police officials unveiled a new protocol for handling missing‑person reports, stating that the traditional DD (Docket‑Document) entry will be omitted. Under the revised procedure, an FIR will be registered as soon as a complaint is lodged, eliminating the earlier delay.
The DD entry, previously a mandatory administrative step, often extended the time before an official investigation could begin. Critics argued that the lag hindered timely action in cases where every hour counts.
Senior spokesperson of the Delhi Police said the change aims to streamline the process and provide quicker relief to families. The department expects the new system to improve response times and increase the likelihood of locating missing individuals.
Citizens are advised to approach any police station with relevant details; the officer on duty will now file the FIR directly, triggering immediate investigative measures and coordination with other agencies.
The DD entry, previously a mandatory administrative step, often extended the time before an official investigation could begin. Critics argued that the lag hindered timely action in cases where every hour counts.
Senior spokesperson of the Delhi Police said the change aims to streamline the process and provide quicker relief to families. The department expects the new system to improve response times and increase the likelihood of locating missing individuals.
Citizens are advised to approach any police station with relevant details; the officer on duty will now file the FIR directly, triggering immediate investigative measures and coordination with other agencies.