Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday inaugurated as many as 35 model police station, one in each district through video conference from the State secretariat here.
Later, the CM went to inaugurate the Airport Model Police Station in the State capital. It has been envisaged as a sequel to the opening of the International Airport at Bhubaneswar.
For patrolling, the Chief Minister also flagged off 12 PCR mobile vans meant for increased police mobility for the ensuing World Cup Hockey and thereafter, for prompt and better response to people in need.
Similarly, the CM flagged off 35 new Boleros and 70 new motorcycles meant for the 35 Model Police Stations. These are additional vehicles provided to the Model Police Stations to improve mobility and efficiency.
He also interacted with people present at seven Model Police Stations at Semiliguda of Koraput district, Bada Bazar of Berhampur, Nalco of Angul, Puri Town of Puri, Sahadevkhunta of Balasore, Khetrajpur of Sambalpur and Plantsite of Rourkela districts.
The Chief Minister expressed his happiness while launching the Model Police Stations and said, “This will inspire confidence among the public and shall go a long way in making the police not only smart but also people friendly.”
He urged the cops to maintain law and order, reduce crime rate and thanked the police personnel for making Odisha a better and safe place.
PNN
