Need urgent police, fire or medical assistance in India? Call 112. Do not delay an emergency call while installing an app or creating an account. Kaaval Uthavi is an additional way to contact Tamil Nadu Police and access its services.
What is Kaaval Uthavi?
The Google Play listing identifies the publisher as Tamil Nadu Police, Chennai. Its package is com.amtexsystems.kaavaluthavi. Use this identity to distinguish the app from similarly named downloads.
According to the police-published description, the emergency button sends an alert and the user’s location to the control room, with alerts also sent to registered family or friends. The description includes an SMS fallback when mobile data is poor. These are documented features, not a guarantee that a message will be delivered or that help will arrive within a fixed time.
What else does the app offer?
The listing describes direct emergency calling, complaints with a short video or image, location sharing, a police-station locator and access to Tamil Nadu Police online services such as FIR/CSR status and lost-document reporting. Follow the instructions shown in the current app; service availability and screen labels may change.
Set it up before you need help
- Open the official listing and check whether Google Play offers installation for your phone. Read the current permissions and privacy information.
- Install and complete the on-screen registration steps. Check every contact number you enter for mistakes.
- Read each permission request before accepting it. If you decline a permission needed for a feature, check the app’s explanation of what will stop working.
- Tell any family member you register what an emergency alert would mean and agree how they should respond.
- Find the emergency and ordinary-service sections while you are safe. Do not send an SOS merely to test the app.
During an emergency
The Government of India’s Emergency Response Support System uses 112 for police, fire and health emergencies. If an app fails to open, freezes or does not confirm that your request was sent, use your phone’s emergency calling option instead of repeatedly trying the app.
Give the operator the location or a nearby landmark, explain what happened and answer their questions. Keep your phone available for further contact when it is safe to do so. A shared map position can help, but describe your surroundings if the displayed location is wrong.
Important limits
A phone app depends on the device, battery, permissions and available connectivity. The listing’s SMS fallback does not mean the phone can send an alert with no usable mobile network. Do not assume that an app notification is proof that a responder has reached you.
For routine requests, choose the relevant service and keep any acknowledgement or reference number. An online complaint or status enquiry should not replace an urgent emergency call.
Download: Kaaval Uthavi on Google Play. Emergency information: 112 India.
How to Uninstall Kaaval Uthavi
Keep any complaint acknowledgement or reference number before removing the app. Open Settings → Apps → Kaaval Uthavi → Uninstall. Once removed, you cannot use that installation to send alerts; retain another way to seek help.
Uninstalling is not a request to close an existing complaint. Use the official police contact route for its status. In an urgent emergency in India, call 112.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I install the app during an emergency?
Do not delay requesting help to install or register. Call 112 directly if you can. Set up Kaaval Uthavi in advance while you have time to review its instructions.
Can I send an SOS to test it?
Do not send practice emergency alerts or make test emergency calls. Read the setup instructions and check your contact details without triggering a live request.
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