Odisha Crime Branch issues advisory on witness protection

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Crime Branch (CB) issued an advisory to all SPs, DIGs and the Commissionerate Police (CP) today asking them to ensure safety and security of witnesses in various cases during trails in courts. In a 15-point circular, the CB has directed the police officials to provide protection to witnesses if there is any […]

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Crime Branch (CB) issued an advisory to all SPs, DIGs and the Commissionerate Police (CP) today asking them to ensure safety and security of witnesses in various cases during trails in courts.

In a 15-point circular, the CB has directed the police officials to provide protection to witnesses if there is any threat to their lives. It has also instructed police officials to provide assistance and logistics support to witnesses in attending court on the date of the trial.