Odisha police has grown from 4,000 personnel in April 1, 1936 to 60,000 now. It has made rapid strides in every field, said Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay on the occasion of the 86th Formation Day of the Odisha police here on Thursday.
Besides, it has remarkably curbing crime and Maoist activities in the State, said the DGP. The Odisha police has worked tremendously in the rescue of missing children. Police are working tirelessly to prevent women and child exploitation, he said “We have achieved a lot in law and order situation. Police have earned success in Maoist operation at Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri in last two years. A number of police stations and outposts have been newly established in State. Similarly, police have received many sophisticated arms and ammunition,” Abhay added. On the occasion, the DGP paid tributes to the police martyrs and Covid warriors.
Twin City Commissioner of Police Soumendra Priyadarshi said the Commissionerate Police is committed to provide better service to the people and ensure safety and security of their lives and properties in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. On occasion, 10 officers were conferred with DGP’s Disc for their outstanding contribution to society. Covid-19 martyrs were also conferred with DGP’s Disc posthumously.