Bhubaneswar, Dec 16: Violence and lawlessness in the state are reaching alarming levels, with the capital city becoming increasingly unsafe. Opposition leader Naveen Patnaik has condemned the recent gang rape of a minor in Dhauli, holding the government accountable for failing to ensure public safety.

Speaking on the incident, Naveen said that the Dhauli case is serious enough to disturb the entire state. He expressed concern over the growing fearlessness of criminals and the declining public trust in the government. “How many more breakdowns in law and order will it take for the government to act?” he questioned.

Criticizing the BJP government, Naveen highlighted its inability to provide a secure environment for women in the capital, calling the administration inefficient and insensitive. He urged the government to take stringent measures to prevent crime and ensure women’s safety, stressing the importance of proactive action rather than reactive responses after incidents occur.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, raising urgent questions about law enforcement and the state’s readiness to tackle rising criminality.