Bhubaneswar: An elite Special Security
Battalion (SSB) would be set up to look after security of the
Orissa capital city and nearby areas besides providing
security to visiting dignitaries.
The SSB would comprise 1,161 personnel, Chief Minister
Naveen Patnaik said here today while addressing the 2nd
commemoration function of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police
Commiserate.
The commiserate which, faces manpower shortage, also
provides security to visiting VVIPs.
President Pratibha Patil visited the state on December
8, players of India and Sri Lanka were in Bhubaneswar and
Cuttack from December 19 to 22 and Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh on December 27, an official said.
"Security is a big issue now, particularly after the
rise in naxal violence in the state," he said.
Patnaik also announced establishment of 11 more police
stations in the commiserate area including three traffic
police stations.
"In the face of the rapidly expanding urban
agglomerate of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, both in terms of
spatial and population growth, it is desirable that we provide
a system of police administration which is credible, efficient
and people-friendly," the chief minister said.
Prompt redressal of genuine grievances of the people
and strict action against law breakers should be the ideal of
every policeman, Patnaik said.
PTI
