Rajkot police introduce QR-code link for anonymous tips on drug-related activity
The Rajkot City Special Operations Group (SOG) has launched a QR-code based facility to enable residents to report drug-related offences, the local police said on Friday. The measure aims to strengthen public participation in the campaign to make Rajkot free of narcotics and other illegal drug activity.
Scanning the published QR code opens a Google Form through which citizens can provide details about suspected activity such as selling, trafficking or consumption of narcotic substances. The SOG emphasised that the identity of any person submitting information will be kept completely confidential, and that supplying personal details is optional.
“The identity of residents who provide specific information will be kept completely confidential.”
The form presented after scanning contains structured fields so the SOG can triage incoming leads and take follow-up action. According to the information made public by the police, the questionnaire collects the following details:
- Type of drug-related activity (selling, trafficking, consumption, other)
- Location/address where the activity is observed
- Name and address of suspected persons, if known
- Optionally, the informant’s name and phone number
Police said the last section—name and phone number—is not mandatory and should be filled only if the informant wishes to provide contact details. After submission, the form is routed to the city SOG for assessment and action.
Officials described the QR-code mechanism as a low-friction channel to increase reporting by alert citizens across Rajkot’s urban and suburban neighbourhoods. The SOG’s approach aligns with broader community policing efforts that place emphasis on citizen cooperation while protecting whistle-blowers from exposure.
| Form section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Activity type | Helps classify complaints for immediate response |
| Area/address | Enables local patrols to verify and act |
| Suspect details | Assists identification and investigation |
| Informant contact (optional) | Allows follow-up while remaining voluntary |
Local residents, traders and community groups in Rajkot have previously expressed concerns about drug distribution and consumption in certain pockets of the city. Law-enforcement officials have noted that tips from citizens often form crucial leads in dismantling local supply chains and identifying repeat offenders.
By moving to a digital tipline that uses a QR code and Google Forms, the SOG expects to increase the volume and speed of citizen inputs while preserving anonymity where required. Police will evaluate submissions and act in accordance with established investigative procedures.
The initiative does not replace existing complaint channels; it supplements station-level reporting, helplines and direct SOG interventions. Officials urged citizens to use the facility responsibly and to share accurate information to avoid misuse.
Implementation details such as the locations where the QR code will be displayed, and any publicity campaign to raise awareness of the new channel, were not publicly listed alongside the form details. The SOG said all reports received through the form will be processed as per the law and operational priorities.
Residents wishing to report suspicious drug-related activity can scan the Rajkot SOG QR code made available by the police. The SOG reiterated that confidentiality safeguards are in place for informants and that submissions will be reviewed and acted upon where warranted.
