In a recent five-day enforcement drive in Odisha, the police arrested 1,771 people and confiscated significant amounts of ganja, illegal arms, and vehicles. The operation, directed by the state’s Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, targeted various criminal activities including executing pending warrants, curbing narcotics smuggling, and tackling illegal mining and arms trade. During this period, 190 absconding accused individuals were also apprehended and brought before the court.
The crackdown led to the arrest of 1,771 individuals through the execution of pending warrants, with an additional 190 absconding accused persons being detained. Notably, action was taken against five notorious criminals under the National Security Act, while hundreds of habitual offenders were booked under specific sections of the law. The police also intensified efforts against narcotics, resulting in the arrest of 29 individuals and the seizure of a substantial amount of drugs and other contraband.
Law enforcement agencies in Odisha registered 31 NDPS cases and arrested 29 individuals in connection with drug-related offenses. The operation led to the seizure of a significant quantity of ganja, brown sugar, vehicles, mobile phones, and cash. Notably, the South-Western Range recorded the highest ganja seizure during the operation.
During the enforcement drive, the police also focused on road safety measures, taking action against drunk drivers and collecting fines for traffic violations. A total of 966 drunk drivers were apprehended, and their vehicles were seized, with fines amounting to Rs 1.89 crore collected. The crackdown also targeted illegal mining activities, resulting in the registration of multiple cases, arrests, and the seizure of numerous vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining operations.
In efforts to combat illegal arms trade, the police registered cases, made arrests, and confiscated illegal firearms. Notable recoveries included various types of weapons seized across different police ranges. Additionally, cases related to illegal cattle transportation were addressed, resulting in arrests and the rescue of cattle from unlawful transportation activities. The Central Range emerged as a top performer in warrant execution during the operation.
