BHUBANESWAR, May 29, 2026 (Report- Priya Ranjan Nayak): The Odisha Police have achieved major success in an 18-day statewide special drive against crime. Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania directed this massive operation.
The drive started on May 12. District Superintendents of Police and the Commissioner of Police for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack led the ground teams. Additional Director General (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar supervised the entire operation across the state. The main goals included executing pending warrants, catching missing criminals, stopping drug smuggling, and improving road safety.
DGP Khurania praised the hard work of all police personnel. He assured the public that the Odisha Police stand committed to serving and protecting the citizens. He confirmed that the police will continue these special operations to wipe out illegal activities and keep the state safe.
The drive started on May 12. District Superintendents of Police and the Commissioner of Police for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack led the ground teams. Additional Director General (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar supervised the entire operation across the state. The main goals included executing pending warrants, catching missing criminals, stopping drug smuggling, and improving road safety.
Major Arrests and Warrants
Police officers took strict action across all districts. They executed 5,703 non-bailable warrants in just 18 days. The teams tracked down and arrested 520 absconding individuals and sent them to court. They also took legal action against hundreds of habitual lawbreakers under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prevent future crimes.Massive Drug Seizures
The police struck a heavy blow against drug networks. They registered 97 cases and arrested 137 people for smuggling illegal substances. Officers seized a massive 7,398 kilograms of marijuana. They also recovered 586 grams of brown sugar, 220 grams of heroin, and hundreds of bottles of banned cough syrup. In addition, the teams confiscated 27 vehicles and over 2.9 lakh rupees in cash from the smugglers.Traffic Rules and Road Safety
Road safety remained a top priority during the drive. Police officers caught 3,293 people driving under the influence of alcohol and seized their vehicles immediately. Furthermore, the authorities collected over 6.46 crore rupees in fines from drivers who broke various traffic rules.Action Against Illegal Mining and Smuggling
The special drive also targeted the illegal mining business. Officers registered 654 cases and arrested 162 people. They seized 878 heavy vehicles, including trucks and tractors, used for illegal transport. To stop animal smuggling, police rescued 284 cattle and arrested 13 people. They also seized 39 illegal firearms and 29 live bullets from criminals.Top Performing Regions
Different police ranges led the state in specific areas. The Central Range in Cuttack executed the most warrants, totaling 1,519. The South-Western Range in Koraput seized the highest amount of marijuana, recovering 3,171 kilograms. Meanwhile, the Western Range in Rourkela collected the highest amount in traffic fines, totaling over 1.78 crore rupees.DGP Khurania praised the hard work of all police personnel. He assured the public that the Odisha Police stand committed to serving and protecting the citizens. He confirmed that the police will continue these special operations to wipe out illegal activities and keep the state safe.
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