What is Zero FIR? Where to file? Can i file Anywhere? In all India?

Zero FIR is a special type of police complaint in India that can be filed at any police station, regardless of where the incident or crime actually took place.

First understand Normal FIR:
A Normal FIR (First Information Report) is the official complaint you file at a police station when a serious crime (like theft, murder, or rape) happens. It should be filed at the police station in the area where the crime took place.
The FIR includes what happened, when and where it happened, and who was involved. Once it's registered, the police start the investigation, collect evidence, catch the accused, and later file the case in court.
Key Point: You must go to the local police station where the crime happened to file a Normal FIR.

ZERO FIR:
•Zero FIR is a special type of police complaint in India that can be filed at any police station, regardless of where the incident or crime actually took place.
•FIR (First Information Report): Usually, you can only file it at the police station where the crime happened.
•Problem: What if the victim is far from that location, injured, or urgently needs help?
•Zero FIR: Solves this. You can register the complaint anywhere, and the police will later transfer it to the correct police station.

Why is it called Zero FIR?
•It is called "Zero FIR" because the police assign it FIR No. 0 (zero) initially.
•Once it reaches the correct police station (with jurisdiction), it is re-registered with a proper FIR number.