Drunkards if found creating ruckus in lanes and by-lanes in the capital city of Bhubaneswar will be taken to task. Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh sounded such a warning on Sunday.
With Diwali festivities underway, and there being the possibility of crime, the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has already braced itself up to face any eventuality.
Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh on Sunday informed that tonight policemen in plain clothes will be moving on the roads of the capital city. Besides, PCR vans and policemen will be patrolling the lanes and by-lanes. There will be blockings across the city.
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A special team under the leadership of additional DCP has been formed to keep a watch on the drunkards and on those bursting noise-polluting crackers. People found creating ruckus under the influence of alcohol will be picked up. Similarly, anyone found bursting high-decibel crackers won’t be spared. Since the possibility of fire mishaps can’t be ruled out, the police have had a discussion with the staff of the Fire Services department and hospitals regarding their preparedness.
The DCP also wished a safe and happy Diwali to the city denizens.