Bhubaneswar, September 2: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday dedicated 190 new police vehicles in the service of the people. This will enhance the operational capacities of the law and enforcement agency.
A total of 224 vehicles of various categories will be added to the police fleet in 2023-24 with a budgetary provision of Rs 33 crore. The remaining 34 vehicles will be received soon.
The Odisha Mining Corporation Limited contributed 44 Vehicles for this noble cause to strengthen police stations in mining areas to expedite patrolling and overcome the problem of illegal mining of minerals across the State.
This addition of vehicles is in line with the commitment to improving public safety, quick response time during emergencies, ensuring justice, solving crimes, and creating a secure environment for Odisha citizens.
