Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 35 Model Police Stations, including the Airport Model Police Station, here on Monday evening.
The Airport Model Police Station was opened in view of increased flow of foreign tourists to Odisha.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also flagged off 12 PCR mobiles meant for increased police mobility and patrolling in Bhubaneswar for the ensuing World Cup Hockey and future use.
He also flagged off 35 new Bolero vans and 70 new motorcycles meant for 35 Model Police Stations launched on the day through a videoconferencing at the State Secretariat.
He interacted with people present in seven Model Police Stations at Similiguda in Koraput district, Bada Bazar in Brahmapur, Nalco PS in Angul, Puri Town PS, Sahadevkhunta PS in Balasore, Khetarajpur PS in Sambalpur and Plantsite PS in Roukela.
People overwhelmingly expressed their happiness over the concept of Model Police Stations, which would be people friendly and prompt in redressal of public grievance.
“The Model Police Stations will inspire confidence among public and will go a long way in making police not only smart but also people friendly,” said Patnaik.
Among others, Development Commissioner R Balakrishnan, DGP Dr RP Sharma and Police Commissioner Satyajit Mohanty were present.