It is not mandatory to arrest the accused person in a case. Rather you should feel happy that the police has not arrested you.
FIR is registered on the basis of the complaint given to police that discloses commission of a cognizable offence. At that stage, evidence is yet to be collected. It is only after completion of the investigation that it can be decided by police whether the evidence is sufficient to charge sheet the accused. So, wait till completion of the investigation.
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