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Blue Whale Challenge: DGP asks parents to keep abreast of Internet trends

Cuttack: With cases of death caused by online game ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ on the rise, DGP RP Sharma today reviewed the progress of probe in cases handled by the Crime Branch. Sharma also issued detailed guidelines for police as well as parents and teachers. The DGP also issued advisory to SPs and DCPs to check […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
UDAN scheme: Security survey of 5 airstrips in Odisha soon

Bhubaneswar: With an aim to ensure adequate security arrangements at the five unreserved airstrips selected under Central government’s ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik’ (UDAN) scheme, Odisha government is set to conduct a survey of the airstrips soon, informed DGP RP Sharma today. A State level Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting chaired by Chief Secretary AP […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Is Puri temple safe & secure: measures seem far from satisfactory

Puri: Despite being regarded as one of the sensitive and vital destinations that could be on ‘terrorists’ radar, the security measures at Puri Jagannath temple leave much to be desired. A reality check conducted by OTV found that though three metal detectors have been installed at the entry points, they are not functioning as power […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
CM's direction for fair work will be strictly followed: DGP RP Sharma

Bhubaneswar: Vowing to take tough stance against organised crime in State, newly appointed DGP Rajendra Prasad Sharma today said he will instruct all SPs to bring people friendly policing in their respective districts and work in a fair and transparent way as per CM’s direction. “During a courtesy call, honourable Chief Minister directed me to […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
DGP RP Sharma assumes office

Cuttack: Senior IPS officer Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sharma took over as the Director General of Police (DGP) from incumbent KB Singh in presence several senior police officials at State police headquarters here today. The newly appointed police chief was given guard of honour before he paid tributes at martyrs’ memorial. Soon after taking charge, Sharma […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
RP Sharma replaces KB Singh as new DGP of Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a major reshuffle in IPS cadre, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sharma has been appointed the new DGP of Odisha today. The former Commissioner of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack police Commissionerate and the current director of Vigilance department will replace KB Singh. Singh has been named as the chairman of OSRTC. Moreover, the current special DG (CID), Bijay […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
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Forceful collection of puja donation to attract extortion case

Bhubaneswar: In view of forceful collection of donation during the festive season, Police have decided to act tough against the puja committees, clubs and other cultural organisations that resort to such practice during religious festivals. DGP KB Singh has issued a circular to Inspector Generals, SPs and all police stations to register extortion cases against […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
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Blue Whale: DGP instructs top cops to remove game from social media

Bhubaneswar: Following the suicide of a Class 10 girl in Dhanakauda of Sambalpur district, Odisha DGP KB Singh on Wednesday issued a letter to top police officials of the State asking them to take steps for removal of Blue Whale game from social media. The girl’s mother had suspected her daughter to have been playing […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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Odisha-C’garh border sealed to curb Maoist infiltration, says DGP

Bhubaneswar: The Director General of Police (DGP) K.B. Singh on Tuesday asserted that the security forces are on high alert along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border to prevent the influx of Maoist cadres in Odisha. An elite anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and jawans of the CRPF and the BSF have been deployed […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Puri will be declared No-fly zone during Rath Yatra: DGP

Puri: The entire pilgrim city of Puri will be declared a no-fly zone during Rath Yatra, stated DGP Odisha KB Singh at the coordination meeting organised here on Monday for the upcoming Rath Yatra. He stated this in regard to the discussion on security measures that topped the agenda of the meeting besides discussing crowd […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Odisha border on high alert after Sukma onslaught

Bhubaneswar: With the Ministry of Home Affairs fixing a meeting on May 8, two days after the deadliest Naxal encounter in Sukma of Chhattisgarh in which 25 security personnel were killed, Odisha police has intensified its operation and sealed the border areas apprehending influx of rebels from the bordering State. Director General of Police Kunwar […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Family quarrel reason behind Babula’s disappearance: DGP

Bhubaneswar: Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is alleging the ruling party leaders’ hand in the disappearance of Babula Panda, the grandson of freedom fighter Laxmi Indira Panda, Odisha police on Tuesday said that family quarrel is the main reason behind his ‘hiding’. DGP KB Singh informed media that he (Babula) is matured enough […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Anti-Maoist ops boost: 2 bulletproof boats for patrolling soon

Bhubaneswar:  The Border Security Force (BSF) will provide two bulletproof boats for patrolling in cut-off areas in three to four months. This would not only intensify patrolling in cut-off areas but also help in anti-Maoist operation, said BSF DG KK Sharma after a discussion with Odisha DGP KB Singh here today. Also Read: Maoists protest […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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4 IG rank officers, 100 platoons of police in-charge of PM’s security

Bhubaneswar: To ensure full-proof security arrangement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day Bhubaneswar visit starting from April 15, a total of 100 platoons of police and two companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be deployed. This was informed by Odisha DGP KB Singh here today. Apart from this, four IG rank officers […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Bhadrak unrest: Police stage flag march; Centre sends in force

Bhadrak: Though situation in the communally tense Bhadrak town is slowly clawing back to normal with no untoward incident being reported, palpable tension continues to prevail in view of which police staged a flag march today. The Centre today rushed 2,000 paramilitary personnel to Odisha to assist the local administration in maintaining law and order […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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