Odisha Police executes 2,985 NBWs

Odisha Police has seized 59 illegal arms and weapons and executed 2,985 non-bailable warrants (NBW) as part of its preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections, officials said Friday.

This was revealed at the review meeting chaired by Director General of Police, R P Sharma on Thursday. Sharma asked the SPs of all police districts to make adequate preparation well ahead of time and leave no stones unturned for an incident free election.

"It may be a tough job, but Odisha Police will overcome this herculean task with the support of its team of efficient, effective and experienced officers," Sharma told the SPs through video conferencing.

Senior police officers including Director Intelligence, ADGP Crime, Director SCRB, ADGP (L&O), ADGP (Operation), IGP (Personnel), IGP (Crime), IGP (Hdqrs) were present in the meeting