Cuttack, Aug 28: Ahead of the festival season, the Commissionerate Police in Cuttack on Thursday issued helpline numbers for citizens to report forced donation collection.
Following the Orissa High Court's directive for a zero-tolerance approach, the police have issued helpline numbers for citizens to report any such incidents.
As per reports, residents of Cuttack city can report instances of forced donation collection in the name of Puja by calling 7328077324, 8480513007, or 112.
The police have assured that informants’ identities will be kept confidential, and strict action will be taken against those involved in these illegal activities.
Cuttack DCP urged citizens on social media to come forward and report any forced collection of donations, enabling authorities to take strong action against those responsible.
Citizens of Cuttack City are requested to report any instances of forced donation collection in the name of Puja during upcoming festival. Your identity will be kept confidential and strict action will be taken against those involved at our end against such unscrupulous elements.
“We urge the citizens of Cuttack City to come forward & inform as about any kind of forceful collection of Chanda in the name of Puja during ensuing puja festival. We will keep your identity confidential & take strong action against those unscrupulous elements for collecting Chanda” wrote the official ‘X’ handle of Cuttack DCP.
