Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh has urged citizens to say no to extortion money, and issued a complaint number on Saturday.
According to reliable reports, the Bhubaneswar Urban Police Department (UPD) has taken a zero-tolerance policy for goons. They have formed an action plan before the arrival of the festive season.
If anyone falls prey to extortion inside Bhubaneswar UPD, please dial our street crime helpline number: 7077798111.#safeCityDrive#WeCareWeDare@cpbbsrctc @odisha_police @DGPOdisha @bmcbbsr @prsprateek pic.twitter.com/mDf0srpPq2
— DCP Bhubaneswar (@dcpbbsr) September 16, 2023
The DCP has urged the denizens of Bhubaneswar to report immediately to the police in case of forced collection of Puja Chanda (extortion money) and has requested people to contact the Commissionerate Police immediately.
Furthermore, the Commissionerate Police has issued a toll free number 7077798111 for reporting of collection of dada batti, puja chanda or any form of extortion money.
The full name and address of the complainant will be kept safe and shall not be revealed anywhere by the police, said Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh in a video issued earlier today.
