Chennai Public Safety Reports & Updates
9 active reports — latest submitted 7 Oct 2026
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Official Public Safety Complaint Channels in Chennai
Public Safety complaints in Chennai fall under the jurisdiction of Tamil Nadu Police Department (Tamil Nadu Police Department). Helpline: 100. File online grievances at https://eservices.tnpolice.gov.in.
This page tracks live public safety reports from residents of Chennai, including Anna Nagar, Velachery, Adyar, and nearby areas. All reports are submitted by citizens on VizhiTN and verified by the community. For urgent public safety issues in Chennai, call Tamil Nadu Police Department at 100.
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Public Safety Incident Classification
Public Safety incidents in Tamil Nadu are classified by severity and assigned to the Tamil Nadu Police Department for resolution. Each case type has a distinct escalation path.
Active Reporting Zones — Chennai
Citizen reports from Chennai are tracked across Anna Nagar, Velachery, Adyar, Perambur. Organizing by locality helps RWA networks coordinate with municipal officers and monitor resolution timelines per zone.
How to Report Public Safety Issues
To report an active public safety in Chennai, tap Report, select "Public Safety" as category, pin your location, and add a brief description. Verified reports are immediately visible to neighbours and monitored by local RWAs.
Recent Reports (9)
State Cyber Cell Issues Urgent Warning Against Fake Electricity Bill SMS Scams Across Tamil Nadu
The Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent statewide warning against fraudulent SMS messages claiming that power will be disconnected due to unpaid bills, urging citizens never to click unknown APK links or call unverified numbers. Report cyber frauds immediately to National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930.
Cyber Crime Wing Issues Urgent Statewide Warning Against Fake Electricity Bill SMS Scams
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent public advisory warning citizens against fraudulent SMS messages falsely claiming that electricity supply will be disconnected unless immediate bill payments are made via unofficial links. Citizens must immediately report financial cyber frauds by calling the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930.
Cyber Crime Wing Issues Urgent Warning Against Fake Electricity Bill SMS Scams Across Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent advisory warning citizens against fraudulent SMS messages claiming imminent power disconnection due to unpaid electricity bills. Scammers are deploying malicious APK files and phishing links. Citizens are strictly instructed not to click unknown links and to immediately report financial cyber frauds to the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930.
Cyber Crime Wing Warns Public Against WhatsApp Part-Time Job Scams and Financial Fraud
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has cautioned the public regarding rising fraudulent WhatsApp messages offering high returns for simple YouTube video liking and rating tasks. Victims of financial fraud must immediately report incidents via National Cyber Helpline 1930.
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing Issues Urgent Advisory Against Fake Electricity Bill SMS Scams
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent public advisory warning citizens against fraudulent SMS messages claiming pending power disconnection if electricity bills are not paid immediately through unknown numbers. Citizens must report cyber frauds immediately to the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930.
Urgent Cyber Advisory: Do Not Share Bank OTP or UPI PIN with Strangers Under Any Circumstances
State Cyber Crime Department has released an advisory urging citizens never to share One-Time Passwords (OTP), UPI PINs, or banking credentials with unknown callers posing as bank executives. Report immediate financial cyber crimes to National Cyber Helpline 1930.
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing Issues Urgent Advisory Against Fake Electricity Bill SMS and WhatsApp Job Scams
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent advisory warning citizens about fraudulent SMS messages regarding immediate electricity disconnection due to unpaid bills, as well as fake work-from-home WhatsApp job scams. Citizens are strictly advised not to click unknown links or share OTPs. Report any cyber fraud immediately to the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930.
Cyber Crime Wing Issues Urgent Advisory Against Fake Electricity Bill SMS and OTP Scams
The Cyber Crime Wing has issued a statewide alert regarding fraudulent SMS messages claiming 'Your electricity power will be disconnected tonight because bill was not updated'. Scammers are targeting citizens to steal banking credentials and OTPs. Citizens are strictly warned not to click unknown links or call unauthorized numbers. Immediately report cyber frauds to the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930.
Cyber Advisory: Fake TANGEDCO 'Electricity Bill Due' SMS Scam Alert — Call 1930 Immediately
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Police has issued an urgent advisory regarding fraudulent SMS messages claiming 'Your electricity power will be disconnected tonight'. TANGEDCO never sends personal mobile numbers or APK links. If targeted, report immediately to Cyber Crime Helpline 1930.