IGP Dr Satyajit Nayak Stresses Preventive Policing in Central Range Crime Review
By IGP Dr Satyajit Nayak
Cuttack/Odisha,Sep 9 : Central Range Inspector General of Police Dr Satyajit Nayak has stressed the need for proactive and preventive policing instead of merely responding to crimes after they occur, while reviewing the crime and law-and-order situation in the Central Range. The review meeting, attended by SPs/SSPs of districts under the Central Range, focused on crime control, law and order, disaster preparedness and policing priorities for the next three months.
Dr Nayak called for greater vigilance, better inter-district coordination and timely intervention to maintain peace, public order and citizens’ confidence in the police. The IGP appreciated the performance of several district police units. Puri Police was particularly commended for successfully managing Rath Yatra 2026, involving a massive congregation of devotees, VIP movements, traffic regulation, crowd management and disaster preparedness.
Dr Nayak directed that the experience and best practices of the Rath Yatra be properly documented and institutionalised as a standard operating model for future large-scale events. Cuttack Police was also appreciated for successfully managing the recent visit of the President of India. Khordha Police received recognition for securing a place among the State’s top three districts under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign.
Dr Nayak emphasised that the fight against drugs must go beyond seizures and arrests. Police should target suppliers, financiers and organised drug networks while simultaneously intensifying awareness programmes among young people. Nayagarh Police was appreciated for seizing around 3,200 litres of illicit liquor.
The IGP stressed the need to investigate the source, supply chain, financial links and repeat offenders behind such illegal activities. Kendrapara Police was commended for effectively controlling a communal incident at Pattamundai, while Jajpur Police was appreciated for its response during the recent flood situation.
Jagatsinghpur Police was also praised for handling a sensitive law-and-order situation following the death of a person due to electrocution. For the coming three months, priorities will include crime prevention and investigation, preventive policing, drug control, cybercrime prevention and security preparedness relating to the Legislative Assembly.
Dr Nayak directed district police units to focus on murder, robbery, theft, crimes against women and children, NDPS cases and cybercrime, while identifying crime-prone areas, habitual offenders and emerging criminal trends. He also called for stronger district cyber cells, with emphasis on identifying fraud networks, mule accounts and digital payment trails.
Public awareness on immediately reporting cyber fraud through helpline 1930 and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal was also stressed “Police credibility is measured not merely by crime statistics, but by how safe and reassured people feel,” Dr Nayak said, urging all officers and personnel to work collectively towards making the Central Range safer, more professional, accountable and people-oriented.
