Bhubaneswar, Mar 17: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday informed the State Assembly that a total of 1,35,074 cases have been registered at various police stations across the state in the last eight months.
Responding to a question asked by Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, the CM Majhi said that the law and order situation in the state is mostly under control. The government is dedicated to maintaining peace and takes quick action whenever any issue arises. The police intervene swiftly and take legal steps against those responsible, said CM Majhi.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that Ganjam district recorded the highest number of cases during this period.
His statement holds significance as the Opposition BJD and Congress have been raising the issue of the alleged deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
It is worth mentioning that the Budget session, which began on February 13, will continue till April 5 in two phases – February 13 to February 21 and March 7 to April 5, 2025.
