Need robust legislation to deal with organised crime: Dy speaker
Following a recent discussion with chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the deputy speaker said, "I have requested the chief minister to formulate 'Odisha Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act' on the lines of the UP model."
According to him, incidents of land-grab, extortion, contract killing, illegal mining, narcotics trafficking and coordinated criminal syndicates have steadily increased.
"These groups often operate beyond the reach of existing legal frameworks, exploiting procedural delays and loopholes," Bhoi pointed out.
He indicated that criminal organisations, gang activities and antisocial behaviour have become increasingly sophisticated across Odisha's regions. "To address this growing threat and to ensure public safety, there is a strong and urgent need to establish a special legislation similar to the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, tailored to Odisha's law and order realities," his letter stated.
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