How to Check FIR Status Online – Police Investigation Tracker

Tracking Police FIR & Criminal Investigation Progress in Pakistan (2026)

In Pakistan, tracking the status of a registered First Information Report (FIR) has transitioned to digital Police Record Management Systems (PRMS) and Police Khidmat Markaz (PKM) portals across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad.

1. FIR vs Police Complaint: Understanding the Difference

A frequent point of confusion for citizens is whether their case has been formally registered as an FIR: * Written Application / E-Tag Complaint: When you submit a complaint at a front desk or online portal, an E-Tag/Diary number is assigned for preliminary inquiry. No arrests or criminal trial can proceed on an application alone. * Registered FIR (First Information Report): Under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898, an FIR is formally registered into the Police Station General Diary (Roznamcha) for cognizable offences. An FIR assigns a formal Crime Number (e.g., FIR No. 124/2026), triggers statutory investigation powers, and leads to a judicial Challan.

2. What to Do if an FIR Shows 'Under Investigation' (زیر تفتیش) with Long Delays

Under Section 173 CrPC, police investigators are legally mandated to conclude investigations without unnecessary delay and forward an interim or final report (Challan) to the Magistrate within 14 days.

If your case has been stalled for months without progress, follow these concrete escalation avenues:

Step 1: Engage the Station House Officer (SHO) & Investigating Officer (IO) Request an official update on whether the case diary (Zimni / ضمنی) has been maintained and if forensic evidence, witness statements (Section 161 CrPC), or recovery memos have been prepared.

Step 2: Escalate to Senior Police Hierarchy & IGP 1787 Center * IGP Complaint Helpline 1787: Call 1787 (toll-free in Punjab and KP) or SMS your E-Tag to log a formal grievance against delayed investigation. * DPO / SSP Monitoring: Submit a written application to the District Police Officer (DPO) or Senior Superintendent of Police (Investigative Branch) requesting transfer of investigation or a supervisory inquiry.

Step 3: Judicial Remedy Before the Area Magistrate (Section 156(3) CrPC) Under Section 156(3) CrPC, an Area Judicial Magistrate possesses supervisory authority over cognizable cases. An aggrieved complainant can file an application praying the court to summon the IO along with police records and order a time-bound completion of the Challan.

Step 4: Petition the Justice of Peace (Section 22-A / 22-B CrPC) If the local police station refuses to act or colludes with the opposing party, you can file a petition under Section 22-A / 22-B CrPC before the Sessions Judge (Ex-Officio Justice of Peace) seeking an explicit judicial directive ordering police compliance and disciplinary action.