New-age crimes demand sharper police skills, scientific investigation: Odisha DGP

Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (UNI) As cybercrime, online fraud and crimes against women and children grow in alarming proportions, Odisha DGP Binaytosh Mishra has called for a major upgrade in the professional, scientific and technological capabilities of the state police force, stressing that modern policing must be driven by skills, science and technology. Inaugurating the 71st State Police Duty Meet at the Reserve Police Ground in Cuttack on Tuesday, Mishra said the changing nature of crime required police personnel to continuously upgrade their expertise and investigative capabilities. With the new criminal laws now in force, the DGP stressed the importance of…