Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Odisha Police Defends Actions Amidst Rising Crime Criticism
The Odisha Police are being criticized for not doing enough to protect women and minorities.
The police say they are following the law and are committed to helping people.
Protests have happened because of how the police handled a case where a teenage girl was burned.
The police are also under scrutiny for their actions in other cases, like one where a student set themselves on fire.
The police have started an operation called 'Garuda' to fight crime.
Odisha Police defended its actions amidst criticism regarding rising crimes against women and minorities.
The police stated their commitment to the Constitution and rule of law.
Protests occurred due to the police's handling of a case where a 16-year-old girl was set ablaze.
Police actions are under scrutiny, including the handling of the self-immolation of a BEd student.
Odisha Police launched 'Operation Garuda' to curb crime.
- Who
- Odisha Police and various groups criticizing their actions, including Congress and BJD.
- What
- Odisha Police defending its actions amidst criticism over crimes against women and minorities.
- When
- Recent events, with Operation Garuda launched August 1 and the press conference on Saturday.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- Due to criticisms related to handling of crimes against women, minorities, and general law enforcement.
Critics
Odisha Police
Police actions and impartiality
Critics
Accuse the police of not taking action or slow response to crimes against women and minorities and lack of impartiality.
Odisha Police
The police state they are following the rule of law, and are committed to the constitution
- Police Statement
- Committed to the Constitution
- Operation Garuda start
- August 1
- Girl's Death Date
- August 2
- Girl Incident Location
- Balanga, Puri
- BEd Student Incident Location
- Balasore