On the same day, the team also destroyed 3.85 lakh plants at Jenabil, Khejuri, and Jajagada under the Jashipur range. The plants were valued at Rs 7.70 crore.
Following the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) letter to seven states including Odisha regarding the appointment of regular Director General of Police (DGP) despite the availability of eligible officers, discussions on why the Odisha government hasn’t made a regular appointment have started gathering steam.
It is alleged that Nayak was beaten up by four police personnel, including an ASI, a constable, and two home guards during night patrolling near Kandaba bridge under Agarpada police limits on December 30, 2023.
Putting all speculations to rest, Arun Kumar Sarangi has been allowed to remain in an additional charge of D.G of Police, Odisha till a regular DGP joins.
The Odisha Government’s Home Department has enhanced the per-day food packet allowances for various ranks of police personnel.
The anti-Maoist movement in Odisha is going to have more teeth as Odisha police has decided to procure sophisticated weapons including corner shot weapons and ultra-modern drones.
Naxal movement is almost zero in Koraput and Malkangiri while there is some activity in the bordering areas of Kandhamal, Boudh, and Kalahandi.
Odisha DGP Sunil Bansal said Director Intelligence, ADG Operations, officials posted in naxal areas including SPs, DIGs are attending the review meeting along with senior officials of Central Agencies.
Senior STF officials said that the accused is also wanted by Kashmir Police in relation to a case of cheating and forgery there and one non-bailable warrant is pending against him.
The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police has arrested a drug peddler and seized narcotics worth over Rs 50 lakhs during a raid in Keonjhar district.
Balasore SP Sagarika Nath informed that both the accused were arrested after a liquor shop owner lodged a complaint alleging that he had been duped with fake currency notes of Rs 500 denomination.
S Chitravel, 31, was arrested from Aviyur near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the EOW said in a statement. He was brought to Odisha and produced before OPID Court, Cuttack on August 16 which remanded him to five days police remand.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, four police officers have been nominated for Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), while two others have been conferred President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Similarly, 11 officers from Odisha were awarded Medals for Meritorious Service.
Niteigaura Barik (30) was arrested in connection to a case registered on the basis of a complaint filed by Duleswar Sahu (23) of Bargarh district.
Recently, Odisha police issued a public advisory regarding the notorious message known as ‘Pink WhatsApp.’ The law enforcement officials have asked public to remain alert and not fall into the trap of the scamsters.
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