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Odisha law enforcement crackdown on narcotics and liquor

Overview

Odisha authorities have launched intensive law enforcement operations to combat illegal narcotics and liquor ahead of the festive season.

In early October, the ‘Daman’ operation, directed by DGP Vinaytosh Mishra, resulted in the arrest of 346 individuals and the execution of 1,448 non-bailable warrants. This crackdown included 89 cases under the NDPS Act, leading to the seizure of 8.13 tonnes of ganja and various other controlled substances. Additionally, police addressed illegal liquor through 1,707 cases under the Excise Act, seizing thousands of litres of both country and foreign liquor.

Following these initial efforts, Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan ordered a statewide special enforcement drive scheduled from October 10 to October 31. The Minister emphasized a “zero-tolerance policy toward habitual offenders” to mitigate the increased risk of smuggling and criminal activity during the holidays, aiming to support the national goal of an addiction-free India.

Entities

Odisha · Odisha Excise Department · Odisha Police · Mohan Charan Majhi · Vinaytosh Mishra

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Odisha orders statewide narcotics crackdown from October 10

    Odisha Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has ordered a statewide narcotics crackdown from October 10 to 31 to combat illegal drug trafficking during the festive season.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Odisha Police intensify ‘Daman’ crackdown ahead of festive season

    Odisha Police have arrested 346 people and seized tons of ganja and thousands of litres of illicit liquor during the ‘Daman’ operation to ensure security ahead of the festive season.

Sources

kalingatv.com · newindianexpress.com · orissapost.com · pragativadi.com · punjabkesari.com