The series of loots by fake cops in the city have become a matter of widespread public concern.
Six such incidents have turned out to be a headache for the police.
But after the last incident of loot of gold ring and other valuables from a senior citizen Bijay Panda, the Brahmapur police have pulled up their socks. Brahmapur SP Pinaka Mishra has directed to intensify patrolling.
For the purpose, a 22-member team of policemen in plainclothes would patrol the city in bikes.
The team consisting Constables and Home Guards would keep a hawk’s eye on suspicious elements.
The SP said as the miscreants are mostly targeting senior citizens and looting ornaments, the team would try to nab those involved soon.
Notably, from August 12, 2018 there have been six incidents of loots by fake cops have been reported in the city.
The denizens have expressed that the miscreants end up in the police dragnet soon.