Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a key high-level meeting to review the law and order situation in the State on Thursday amid growing concerns over the recent incidents reported from different districts.

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According to sources, the review assumes significance as the State has witnessed several incidents in recent days that have raised concerns over public safety and policing. During the key meeting, CM Majhi expressed dissatisfaction over the ‘deteriorating’ law and order situation in some areas and issued strong directions to the police administration to take immediate and effective action.

Officials discussed district-wise law and order challenges, crime control measures, policing strategies, and coordination among different law enforcement units. The Chief Minister is understood to have instructed police officials to remain vigilant and ensure strict enforcement of the law to maintain peace and public confidence.

Sources said special emphasis was laid on improving field-level monitoring, strengthening intelligence gathering, and ensuring quicker response to incidents. The State government also reviewed the functioning of police units across various zones to identify gaps and improve coordination.

The meeting reflects the Odisha government’s focus on maintaining law and order and ensuring administrative accountability amid increasing public attention on safety and security issues across the State.

The meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan and was attended by senior administrative and police officials, including the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), Commissioner of Police (CP), and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

The Chief Minister held detailed discussions on the prevailing law and order conditions in various parts of the State and reviewed the response and preparedness of the police administration. Senior police officials including Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), Inspectors General (IGs), and Superintendents of Police (SPs) from different zones and districts, joined the meeting virtually through video conferencing.