Bhubaneswar: To ensure smooth conduct of Durga Puja festivities in the state, police have arrested 112 of 1,068 identified habitual offenders under Section 110 of the CrPC, informed DGP Rajendra Prasad Sharma.
Addressing a media conference on Thursday, Sharma said, “At least 21 persons were arrested for forcibly collecting donations at different places and 22 cases registered in various police stations in this regard. Besides, 20 illegal arms, 683 live ammunition, 11 live bombs and 1,000 detonators have been seized.”
Speaking on the security measures put in place for the puja, he said 244 platoons of police force, including 140
of OSAP, 81 of Indian Reserve Battalion, 23 of OISF and three platoons of Odisha Swift Action Force, have been mobilized across the state.
About 90 additional Static Sets and 140 Manpack Sets with two inspectors and 53 sub-inspectors/assistant sub-inspectors have been provided in the twin cities, he added.
New Delhi: In a recent statement that has stirred political conversations, Shashi Tharoor reaffirmed his… Read More
Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at critics of the Mahakumbh Mela at a… Read More
Balasore: With the festival of Maha Shivratri fast approaching, hectic preparations are underway at the… Read More
New Delhi: In a recent social media post, actress Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy by defending… Read More
Dubai: India restricted Pakistani to a manageable total in their Group A Champions Trophy clash,… Read More
Bhubaneswar: Hundreds of turtles being transported illegally were seized from a vehicle in Godipada area… Read More
This website uses cookies.
