Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s security beefed up; new posts created with anti-sabotage team

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s security has been augmented with the creation of a dedicated anti-sabotage check team. As per official sources, the dedicated team will mainly be used during CM Naveen Patnaik’s visits, from attending garlanding events to public meetings.

The team will consist of two deputy commandant-rank officers, two assistant commandants, four armed sub-inspectors among other havildars and sepoys. The security at CM’s residence has also been increased. Now 91 personnel including armed sub-inspectors will be deployed.

Sources said that the decision to increase the security cover for the chief minister was taken after concerns were expressed over the works of PSOs following the murder of state health minister Naba Das.

Similarly, a dedicated security training centre will also be set up for which new posts have also been created. Apart from the Chief Minister, the security cover for Odisha Assembly Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Ministers has also been revised. Around 72 additional police personnel will be deployed. A total of 203 new posts have been created.

Home Department’s Special Secretary, Santosh Bala has informed the Accountant General regarding the approval of the Odisha Governor for the strengthening of the security wing under the Intelligence Directorate by the creation of new posts.