By Our Correspondent
CUTTACK/BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police has launched a special drive SC – ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
Under SC & ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, provisions for compensation to victims exists. For such compensation, a joint enquiry by Deputy SP of Police and Executive Magistrate and their report is a requirement. On instructions of DGP, a special drive was launched from 11th to 17th January, 2021 by Odisha Police for conducting such joint enquiry and issuing the Joint Enquiry Report (JER).
As a result of this special drive, 704 Joint Enquiry Reports were issued during this one week period. Our achievement during special drive is very good since our issue of JER report in a month has been between 184 to 385 during last one year. For issue/release of more than 100 JERs during this special drive, DGP has commended Puri District Police and Balasore District Police.
