Odisha Police Association Opposes LoP Jayanarayan Mishra’s ‘Lack Of Trust’ Comment

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police Service Association has opposed the comment of Leader of Opposition Jayanarayan Mishra on Odisha Police. The association has demanded him to refrain from issuing such statements.

In a press meet,  the association’s president Ratikant Mishra said the entire police force should not be blamed for the mistake of a lone policeman. The LoP’s statement was unwanted and did not reflect the efficiency of Odisha Police, he added.

“Odisha Police holds an unblemished record of working without prejudice and is known for its efficiency and determination in solving several major cases. Be it operation against armed Maoists or fighting against narcotic smugglers or extending protection to VIPs, Odisha Police has always maintained a high standard of integrity and commitment,” Mishra said.

“We are not against criticism for our mistakes. But we expect positive criticism from senior leaders of the state so that we can improve our efficiency. The comments of the BJP leader would not only put the image of Odisha Police in a bad light but also demoralise its personnel,” the association’s president added.

He also said that the Leader of the Opposition should refrain from issuing such objectionable statements in future.

Notably, Jayanarayan Mishra, the Leader of Opposition, said, “I do not trust Odisha Police. I am upset with the manner in which they are working. Protective Service Officers (PSO) are of no use. They belong to Odisha Police. I do not trust them.”