Citizens of Tamil Nadu especially women and children, can use the Kavalan App whenever they feel vulnerable or threatened so that help from the Police can reach them at the earliest no matter where they are. People can also contact the Police instantly through this service during emergencies such as natural disasters. Anonymous complaints can also be verified immediately, saving time and resources in the price
Tamil Nadu Police Department’s official app "Kavalan SOS” is available for Android and iOS.
After installation, provide your personal mobile number, home address and an alternate mobile number for registration.
Provide contact details of any TWO relatives or close friends as Emergency Contacts preferably living in the same city. Details such as mobile number, name and relationship is mandatory. Additionally, you can add a third contact person as an Emergency contact.
You will receive an activation code on your registered mobile number to complete sign up.
Enter your activation code and your sign in process is complete. The Kavalan Home screen will be displayed post this. link
During an emergency, pressing the SOS button on the home page starts a 5 second countdown.
After 5 seconds, the app automatically sends your current location on the map along with a video from your back camera to the Kavalan team. Within a minute, the team will contact you.
Simultaneously, your location will also be sent to your preregistered “Emergency Contacts" as an SMS alert.