The State Government on Tuesday approved creation of additional 200 new posts in the traffic police wing.
Director General of Police KB Singh informed that the new posts have been created in view of the requirement in the 32 police districts, the Commissionerate police and the Biju Patnaik International Airport. The new posts would be filled up under the rules and regulations of the State Government, added Singh. The Government approved the fresh posts for making the traffic services proactive and disciplined in the State, official sources said. Among the approved posts, 10 are for traffic Sub-Inspectors, 20 for Habildars and 170 for Constables.