odisha police

In response to heightened India-Pakistan tensions, odisha police have significantly increased security at Puri and the Jagannath Temple. This includes deploying armed personnel, conducting anti-terror drills with the NSG, and establishing a specialized security force. Intensified inspections, heightened coastal patrols, and strict verification protocols are in place to ensure tourist and pilgrim safety.

Amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Odisha has increased security measures, though no specific threats have been identified. Key installations, including the Puri Jagannath temple and defence establishments, are under increased surveillance. Coastal areas are being closely monitored, and patrols have been intensified in major cities, with thorough inspections at public places to ensure public safety.

A dispute has erupted between Odisha and Bengal over the naming of a newly inaugurated Jagannath temple in Digha as "Jagannath Dham," with Odisha threatening legal action. Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee retaliated, accusing Odisha of jealousy and targeting Bengalis. The conflict has ignited social media campaigns and accusations of discrimination against Bengali-speaking people in BJP-governed states.

In a breakthrough, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has nabbed two individuals from Rourkela, Odisha, for allegedly stealing valuables worth ₹65 lakh from the Shivnath Express on April 4, 2025. Hina Dinesh Bhai Patel reported the theft, leading to an intensive investigation involving CCTV analysis and informant networks.

odisha police have intensified their strategy, resulting in a surge of 'non-fatal' encounters with criminals. Since mid-February, there have been 13 exchanges of gunfire, leading to 19 criminals injured and 21 arrests across the state. These operations, focused on precise targeting and pre-dawn execution, aim to neutralise criminal activities while minimising casualties, reflecting a zero-tolerance stance against crime.