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New Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Bullet cops to add muscle to Bhubaneswar's city's traffic management
BHUBANESWAR: Commissionerate Police is planning to add muscle to its vehicular fleet by procuring Royal Enfield Bullets for carrying out various traffic duties in the capital city. It has submitted a proposal to the state government to procure 50 bullets for its traffic wing at an estimated cost of Rs 75 lakh. Once procured, the bullets will be deployed for various traffic duties like piloting VIP convoys, clearing road congestion and conducting various enforcement activities. Police said they planned to procure the bullets as they have an upright riding posture that is both commanding and comfortable. This apart, they have cushioned seats, perfectly-positioned foot pegs and well-adjusted handle bars which will provide the traffic personnel an easy ride on the city roads without making them fatigued. Sources said the Commissionerate Police's traffic wing lacks adequate motorcycles to carry out enforcement activities in narrow lanes where the patrolling cars cannot reach, and the new addition will give them more teeth.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- New Indian Express
House of key accused in murder of Sahadev Nayak razed by BMC
BHUBANESWAR: The house of Rama Nayak, the alleged mastermind in the brutal murder of police mitra and sanitation supervisor Sahadev Nayak in the capital, was demolished by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday on the ground of encroachment and illegal construction. BMC deputy commissioner (enforcement) Ajaya Mohanty said they had received reports of encroachment in six cases in Kedarpalli slum. However, after verification it was found that four houses had land rights certificates (LRC) under Jaga Mission, while the remaining two houses, belonging to Rama Nayak, were found to be constructed illegally. Mohanty said notices were served to the two houses twice within a fortnight to vacate the premises, after which the enforcement squad of the BMC demolished the illegal structures on Friday. Sources said apart from encroachment, both police and the civic body had also received allegations regarding involvement of Nayak in the heinous crime and other anti-social activities in the area causing panic among the residents in the locality. Sahadev Nayak, a 32-year-old sanitation supervisor with the BMC from the same slum, was hacked to death in broad daylight on the Rasulgarh overbridge of NH 16 on January 8. Nayak, alleged to be the key conspirator in the case, was arrested by the Commissionerate Police in February. Police said Rama's associate Raja, who is also an accused in the case is still absconding and efforts are on to nab him. 'The demolition of house of the accused involved in such crime and illegal activities is an exemplary action,' said a senior police official.
New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Handle all the grievances with sensitivity: CM Majhi to police
BHUBANESWAR : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday urged police to sensitively handle grievances of people who approach them, and ensure victims of crime a reprovided justice. Addressing the 17th Raising Day ceremony of Bhubaneswar- Cuttack Commissionerate Police, the chief minister asked the officers to act as friends of the citizens and express empathy while addressing their grievances. He underscored the importance of smart policing and public safety. 'Among all the police commissionerates in the country, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate has created its own unique identity by providing services to the public in an efficient , advanced, responsible and sensitive way. The last 11 months were eventful for the Commissionerate Police as many state, national and international programmes were held in Bhubaneswar. All these events passed off without any hitches from security point of view,' said Majhi. The police force has made Odisha an efficient and exemplary host by working tirelessly to ensure that all important programmes are organised in a smooth and orderly manner, he added. DGP YB Khurania, Twin City police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh and others were present.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Techie from Odisha's Cuttack helps victims of cyber fraud cope with trauma
BHUBANESWAR: The emotional and financial aftereffects of cyber fraud on victims can be overwhelming. Cuttack-based IT professional Swati Das has been on a mission to help such victims come out of the trauma for the last three years, by equipping them with coping mechanisms. She has been volunteering for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police for counselling people falling prey to cyber crimes in Bhubaneswar. 'Such crimes can lead to anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),' said the 32-year-old IT professional. Working from home since 2023, Swati has been associated with various cybercrime awareness programmes organised by the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police. 'Cyber crimes disrupt people's psychological and emotional well-being. In many instances, victims develop loss of trust, PTSD, frustration and even suicidal tendencies. Lack of social support in such situations aggravates victims' distress and to counter this, healthy coping strategies should be provided to them,' said Swati. She has conducted cyber awareness and mental wellness workshops in various schools, colleges and private/government organisations and advised more than 1,000 participants including students on coping mechanisms that can be used to deal with the trauma of facing a digital attack. Swati is the only woman volunteer for Commissionerate Police's cyber crime awareness programmes that the latter has been organising regularly since the last three years. She has been trained in mental health counselling by the IT firm she is employed with under its 'Supporting Mental Health' initiative.
India Gazette
13-05-2025
- India Gazette
Punjab Police bust drug cartel linked to Turkey-based smuggler Navpreet Singh
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], May 13 (ANI): The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have busted a drug cartel linked to Turkey-based smuggler Navpreet Singh, also known as Nav Bhullar. 'Commissionerate Police Amritsar has received a very good success. Not only has a drug cartel been busted but the 'hawala' network has also been smashed. We have arrested three operatives- Gurdeep Singh, Pardeep Sharma & Mani Sharma,' Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar told ANI on Tuesday. The police have recovered Rs 84.02 lakh in cash, Rs 22 lakh in frozen bank accounts, 1.01 kg of heroin, a car, and a counting machine. 'Gurdeep was the main operator and was handling the local level drug trade of Turkey-based Nav 84.02 lakh in cash and Rs 22 lakh in frozen bank accounts have been recovered. We have recovered 1.01 kg of heroin, car and counting machine...' Commissioner Bhullar informed. According to the preliminary investigation, arrested operative Gurdeep was operating the local network on the directions of Nav Bhullar, who had provided him with a hideout and logistics at Amritsar. An FIR has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act), and an investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages of the cartel. In an official post on X, Gaurav Yadav, the DGP of Punjab Police wrote, 'In a major crackdown on international narco-hawala cartel, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts a drug cartel linked to #Turkey-based smuggler Navpreet Singh, Nav Bhullar and arrests his 3 operatives -- Gurdeep Singh, Pardeep Sharma & Mani Sharma. Recovery: 1.01 kg heroin, Rs1.06 crore hawala money(Rs84.02 lakh in cash & Rs22 lakh in frozen bank accounts), a cash counting machine & a car. Preliminary investigation reveals that Gurdeep was operating the local network on directions of Nav Bhullar, who had provided him a hideout and logistics at #Amritsar.' 'An FIR under the NDPS Act is registered and investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages of the cartel. Punjab Police remains committed to disrupting transnational narco-financial networks and bringing perpetrators to justice,' the social media post reads. Earlier, the Fazilka Police apprehended three drug smugglers and recovered 60,000 Tramadol (100mg) tablets -- a major haul of intoxicating pharmaceutical substances, said the DGP of Punjab. (ANI)
