In a significant administrative action, the district administration in Cuttack has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against two brothers following a recommendation from the Superintendent of Police (SP). 

The decision was taken by the District Collector in view of concerns related to law and order.

The NSA has been imposed against Jyoti Prakash Praharaj and Jyoti Samrat Praharaj. Acting on the SP’s recommendation, the District Collector issued the order under the provisions of the National Security Act, which allows preventive detention in matters concerning public safety and security.

As per the directive, both individuals have been ordered to remain lodged in Choudwar Jail until further orders. The move is being viewed as a major step by the administration to maintain law and order and prevent any activities considered a threat to public peace. 

“Whereas, I Sri Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, I.A.S, District Magistrate, Cuttack, have been directed in the Government of Odisha Home (Special Section) Department Order No. 1250/C. Dated 21.04.2026 to exercise the powers conferred by Sub-Section 2 of Section 3 of the National Security Act, 1980. Whereas, the Superintendent of Police, Cuttack vide letter No.3065/DIB. Did. 19.05.2026 has submitted a proposal to detain Bapi @ Jyoti Samrat Praharaj, S/o-Late- Sisir Praharaj of village Jhadeswarpur PS-Bhadreswar, Dist-Cuttack in the district of Cuttack U/s 3(2) of the National Security Act, 1980, from acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order,” read the order issued by the office of the District Magistrate, Cuttack.

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“Whereas, I am satisfied that with a view to preventing Bapi @ Jyoti Samrat Praharaj. S/o-Late-Sisir Praharaj of village Jhadeswarpur PS-Bhadreswar, Dist-Cuttack in the district of Cuttack, from acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order. Therefore, in exercise of powers conferred by Sub-Section 2 of Section 3 of the National Security Act, 1980. I hereby direct that the said Bapi @ Jyoti Samrat Praharaj, S/o- Late-Sisir Praharaj of village Jhadeswarpur PS-Bhadreswar, Dist-Cuttack in the district of Cuttack who is now under judicial custody and confined at Circle Jail, Cuttack at Choudwar in connection with Bhadreswar P.S. Case No.-100 dt-30.05.2025 U/s-115(2)/ 109(1)/296/351(3)/3(5) BNS r/w Sec 3(1)(i)(r)(s)/3(2)(va) SC/ST (POA) Act and be detained in the Circle Jail, Cuttack at Choudwar until further order,” it further read.