Bhubaneswar: The commissionerate police conducted ‘Operation White Wash 1.0,' targeting property offenders, drug peddlers, bootleggers, absconding warrant offenders and other violators of the law. The police said on Sunday that the operation resulted in the detention of 74 individuals, including 29 property offenders. "The recovered articles included 37 mobile phones, 3 motorcycles, one water motor, four gas cylinders, three cameras, various utensils and a gas stove," a police statement read.
Seized contraband included 20,800 kg of ganja, 214 litres of illicitly distilled liquor and 177.8 litres of Aska 40.Police also addressed 121 cases under the Odisha Urban Police Act, collecting fines totalling Rs 60,500.
Conducted over a period of 48 hours for White Wash 1.0, the commissionerate police mobilised 20 specialised teams, including members from the special squad and personnel from various police stations across the city. It underscores the commissionerate police's dedication to ensuring public safety and deterring unlawful activities.
"A total of 226 anti-social offenders attended the Sudhar Parade, a reformation initiative aimed at rehabilitating individuals involved in anti-social activities. The Sudhar Parade is conducted every Sunday at all police stations," police stated.
To assist in crime prevention, the public is encouraged to report theft, illegal alcohol trade and other unlawful activities via a special WhatsApp number - 707798111.