Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Odisha DGP calls for inter-state coordination on security threats
The Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, recently emphasized the need for better coordination among states to tackle security threats that cross state borders.
He made these remarks during a high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar, which was attended by police officials from Bihar, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and central police forces.
The meeting focused on issues like organized crime, cybercrime, drug trafficking, and Left-Wing Extremism.
The officials agreed to hold regular meetings to improve cooperation and share information to better address these security challenges.
Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania stressed the need for inter-state coordination to tackle emerging security threats.
The Eastern Regional Police Coordination Committee (ERPCC) Meeting–2026 was held in Bhubaneswar, attended by DGPs from Bihar, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and senior officers from CAPFs and CPOs.
The meeting aimed to strengthen inter-state coordination to combat organized crime, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), and other emerging security challenges.
Key issues discussed included monitoring and rehabilitation of surrendered LWE, inter-state narcotics trafficking, cybercrime, Zero FIRs, railway security, and illegal infiltration.
The participating states agreed to institutionalize regular coordination meetings to review progress, share best practices, and address emerging security concerns.
- Who
- Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, Odisha DGP, and DGPs of Bihar, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and senior officers from CAPFs and CPOs
- What
- Eastern Regional Police Coordination Committee (ERPCC) Meeting–2026
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To strengthen inter-state coordination to combat organized crime, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), and other emerging security challenges
Pro-Coordination
State Autonomy
Inter-state cooperation
Pro-Coordination
Necessary for tackling cross-border security threats
State Autonomy
States should handle their own security independently
- Event
- Eastern Regional Police Coordination Committee (ERPCC) Meeting–2026
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Chairperson
- Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, Odisha DGP
- Participants
- DGPs of Bihar, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and senior officers from CAPFs and CPOs
- Objective
- Strengthen inter-state coordination to combat organized crime, LWE, and emerging security challenges
- Key Issues Discussed
- Monitoring and rehabilitation of surrendered LWE, inter-state narcotics trafficking, cybercrime, Zero FIRs, railway security, and illegal infiltration
- Outcome
- Institutionalization of regular coordination meetings