Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (PTI) Claiming that some "motivated groups" are attempting to tarnish Odisha's image as a "peaceful state", Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday directed the police to deal with them firmly and remain vigilant.
Majhi made the statement while reviewing the law and order situation in a meeting at the state secretariat, days after violence rocked Cuttack city.
"Some motivated groups are trying to tarnish the image of Odisha, which is known as a peaceful state. There is a need to suppress them firmly and remain watchful of such people,” Majhi said.
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Satyabrata Sahu and DGP YB Khurania were among the senior officers who attended the meeting.
Cautioning the top brass of the Home Department, Majhi said