Overview
- Police mounted coordinated operations on Tuesday across Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Keonjhar and Puri as the state pledged legal action and eviction where violations are proven.
- In Jagatsinghpur, a structure described as an alleged hideout was demolished, weapons including a pistol were recovered, and four people were arrested.
- Bhadrak police detained 17 youths who had been under surveillance for days, with officials saying the coordinated drive will continue.
- Kendrapara intensified vehicle checks and tenant verification after an alert linked to the recent Red Fort car blast, with appeals to landlords to submit full tenant details.
- A 12-hour VHP bandh in Keonjhar restricted movement to facilitate the operation, while Puri police reported heightened vigilance with no suspects identified by Tuesday evening.