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Odisha Overhauls Administration and Probes Stampede After ACP’s ‘Break Legs’ Order

An inquiry under Development Commissioner Anu Garg seeks to bolster crowd control for upcoming Rath Yatra events

In the viral video, the cop can be heard asking police personnel to break the legs of protestors who came near the barbed barricade outside the CM's house.
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'Break Their Legs And Get Reward': Odisha Cop's Remarks For Congress Protestors Goes Viral; Defends Himself

Overview

  • ACP Narasingha Bhol said his remarks were taken out of context and intended to guide police in arresting protesters who breached barricades.
  • Congress has demanded disciplinary action against Bhol for instructing officers to break the legs of peaceful demonstrators.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reassigned senior IAS and IPS officers to improve coordination and oversight of festival security.
  • The state government ordered a formal investigation under Development Commissioner Anu Garg to examine crowd-management failures after the Puri stampede.
  • Authorities plan to strengthen safety protocols for upcoming Rath Yatra ceremonies to protect pilgrims and restore public confidence.