Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday virtually inaugurated police infrastructure projects worth Rs 195 crore from Puri. The projects include a new building of the Talabania police station in Puri and 658 residential quarters for police personnel in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Jajpur, among other locations.
CM Highlights Benefits of New Facilities
Majhi stated that the new facilities would boost efficiency and enable police officers to deliver faster and better services to the public. He lauded the police force and said that the government is equipping them with modern resources, training, and infrastructure.
People-Friendly Policing Emphasized
Directing the force to adopt a people-friendly approach, the CM said: “Be a friend of the public, but strict with criminals. Building a crime-free society is not solely the government’s responsibility, but a collective resolve of all citizens.” Cautioning that isolated incidents can tarnish the police’s image, Majhi urged the force to remain alert and sensitive. “We are placing special emphasis on proper training for officers and staff,” the chief minister added.
Commitment to Modernization and Welfare
Majhi underlined that strong law and order and a fear-free environment are the cornerstones of a progressive society. He reiterated the government’s commitment to modernizing police infrastructure, strengthening the force, and prioritizing welfare measures such as housing, so that officers can serve people stress-free. Highlighting achievements, he said that Odisha’s conviction rate has risen to 87.6% since the implementation of new criminal laws. He also flagged cybercrime and organized crime as major threats, stressing the need for technology adoption to tackle them.
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About the Author: Debabrata Mohapatra is an Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Bhubaneswar. He had been writing for TOI from Puri since 2006 before joining the Bhubaneswar bureau in August 2010. He covers crime, law & order, and Congress.
