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Evidence for Sexual Assault
- Medical examination reportCriticalGet a medical examination done at the nearest government hospital — the doctor's report is crucial forensic evidence
- FIR copyCriticalFile an FIR at any police station — police are legally bound to register it. Keep the FIR copy
- Clothes worn during the incidentCriticalPreserve the clothes worn at the time of assault in a paper bag (not plastic) — do not wash them
- Communication with the accusedSave any messages, calls, or emails from the accused before or after the incident
- CCTV footageRequest CCTV footage from the location or nearby areas showing the accused or the incident
- Witness detailsContact details and statements of any witnesses who saw you before or after the incident
- Counselling or hospital recordsRecords from any counsellor, psychologist, or hospital visited after the incident for treatment
Be careful
- Do not bathe or wash clothes before medical examination.
- Get examined within 72 hours for best forensic evidence collection.
- You have the right to request a female doctor for the examination.
- A support person can accompany you during the examination and statement recording.