As a part of ‘Operation Clean’ in last few days, the Khordha police have managed to nab many anti-socials and curbed drug peddling and illegal quarrying in the district.
In six cases registered under the NDPS Act, the police have arrested seven persons and seized a total of 73.715 gram of brown sugar, 10.940 kg of ganja and cash of Rs 91,320, besides a motorcycle.
In two burglary cases, the cops have recovered stolen mobile phones and cash, apart from foiling two dacoity bids, arresting nine persons and seizing ammos like swords, iron rods and two choppers.
Khordha SP Amulya Kumar Das, through a release, said, “We have intensified patrolling inside and outside the town. A Special Squad under the leadership of SDPO, Khordha, is active and keeping watch over the anti-socials, mines mafias and drug peddlers.”
“All IICs have been instructed to handle the antisocial activities, illegal quarry, illegal drugs business and property offence cases sternly,” he added.