Odisha Police’s Operation ‘Garuda’ Yields Major Successes Across State

Odisha Police achieve major breakthroughs in phase two of ‘Operation Garuda’

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17: In a major push to curb crime and maintain public order across Odisha, the State Police have made significant strides under Operation ‘Garuda’, a statewide enforcement drive launched on August 1.Acting on the directives of Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, the operation has seen active participation from all district units, under the close supervision of Additional Director General (Law and Order) San…

Odisha Police executes 3,643 NBWs, arrests 406 criminals during ‘Operation Garuda’

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Operation Garuda’, launched by the Odisha Police, has achieved significant results in curbing crime, illegal drug trade and anti-social activities in the state. The special enforcement drive was launched by the Odisha Police on August 1 this year and it continued till August 16. During the drive, the police have executed as many as 3,643 NBWs across the state. They have seized over 47,000 litres of illicit liquor and registered…

Odisha Police Seize 10 Tons of Illegal Explosives, Three Arrested

In a significant breakthrough, the Tumudibandh Police in Odisha’s Kandhamal district seized approximately 10 tons of illegal explosives, marking a major crackdown on illicit trade. The operation, conducted on August 15, 2025, during a routine vehicle check, initially led to the recovery of 2.5 tons of explosives, including gelatin, detonators, electric wires, codex, and batteries. […] The post Odisha Police Seize 10 Tons of Illegal Explosives, T…

Odisha Police List Out Arrests, Seizures In ‘Operation Garuda’ To Curb Organised Crime

Bhubaneswar: ‘Operation Garuda’ launched by Odisha Police from August 1-16 has yielded significant results in combating crime, illegal drug trade, and anti-social activities across the state. The operation led to execution of 3,643 non-bailable warrants (NBWs), registration of 1,806 excise cases with seizure of over 47,000 litres of illicit liquor, and confiscation of 63 firearms and 95 rounds of ammunition. Additionally, over 3,000 kg of ganja …

Odisha Police’s Operation ‘Garuda’ Yields Major Successes Across State

Bhubaneswar: In a concerted effort to curb criminal activities and maintain law and order across Odisha, the State Police have achieved major successes