Bolangir/Bhawanipatna: DGP Abhay visited various parts of Bolangir and Kalahandi districts Wednesday.
Apart from taking stock of the ongoing anti-Maoist operations, the DGP reviewed various measures and arrangements made for strict enforcement of Covid-19 norms in the region amid a spurt in the pandemic in western Odisha districts.
He held a review meeting with SP Shravani Vivek M, Collector Gavali Parag Harshad and senior police officials at Bhawanipatna reserve police.
Talking to reporters, the DGP said he held a discussion with the district SP and other senior police officials over enforcement of the norms with the cooperation of the public.
Besides, there were discussions about Maoists and other law and order situations in the two districts. “Police are reinforcing the night curfew and weekend curfew for the safety of the public.
It is the responsibility of the police and they are receiving cooperation from the public throughout Odisha,” he added.
The DGP urged people to follow safety guidelines, maintain social distance, wear masks and cooperate with the government and local administration to check the spread of Covid-19.
He also said that Maoists have no future. He urged the ultras to surrender themselves and return to the social mainstream.
PNN
