Saumendra Priyadarshi takes charge as Twin City Police Commissioner

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Mar 9, 2021 at 4:22 PM Updated On : Mar 9, 2021 at 4:24 PM

Bhubaneswar: IPS officer Saumendra Kumar Priyadarshi took charge as the Police Commissioner of Twin City Bhubaneswar and Cuttack here today.

After assuming office, the 1995-batch IPS officer said he will discharge his duties in the post with full honesty and dedication.

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“Maintaining law and order situation and crime detection and control are the two main objectives of every police officer. And challenge increases when you become a successor of a successful officer. I seek your cooperation during my service,” he said.

Outgoing Police Commissioner Sudhanshu Sarangi has been transferred and posted as the CMD of Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPH&WC).

Besides, 1988-batch IPS M Akhaya took charge as the DG of Fire Services, CG, Home Guards and Director of Civil Defence, Odisha.