Bhubaneswar DCP Leads Midnight Foot Patrol in Slum Areas to Curb Rising Crime

In a major push to strengthen night-time security and curb rising criminal activities in the state capital, Bhubaneswar DCP Dr. Saravana Vivek M has taken to the streets, personally leading midnight foot patrolling across several slum areas.

With reports of criminal activities increasing during late-night hours, the Commissionerate Police has adopted a stricter approach to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.

On Tuesday night, DCP Saravana Vivek M joined police personnel in conducting foot patrols through narrow lanes and streets in different slum areas of Bhubaneswar. He personally reviewed the ground situation and monitored security arrangements.

As part of the intensified security drive, police have strengthened both vehicle patrolling and foot patrolling under all police station jurisdictions.

During the operation, police personnel warned groups of anti-social youths found gathering unnecessarily and engaging in late-night hangouts. Suspicious locations were also thoroughly checked as part of the crackdown.

Foot Patrolling Intensified in Crime-Prone Areas

Earlier, police primarily relied on vehicle patrolling to monitor different parts of the city. However, the Commissionerate Police has now intensified foot patrolling to ensure better surveillance in narrow lanes and areas inaccessible to police vehicles.

Special attention is being given to slum areas, crowded locations and crime-prone neighbourhoods.

The objective is to identify suspicious activities, prevent anti-social elements from planning or committing crimes during night hours and strengthen the sense of security among residents.

DCP’s Midnight Patrol Sends Strong Message to Criminals

The increased police presence on streets and in residential areas reflects the Commissioner’s commitment to tackling the growing challenge of urban crime.

By personally participating in midnight patrols, the DCP has sent a strong message that police surveillance will not remain restricted to police stations and vehicle patrols.

The Commissionerate Police is focusing on strengthening ground-level policing and ensuring that officers remain visible in vulnerable neighbourhoods, particularly during late-night hours.

With crime control emerging as a major challenge for the state capital, the latest initiative is expected to act as a warning to anti-social elements while reassuring residents about their safety.

The intensified night patrol campaign is aimed at making Bhubaneswar safer by increasing police visibility, monitoring suspicious activities and preventing crime before it occurs.