Odisha Police Personnel Asked to Remove Tattoos within 15 Days

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police have urged its special security battalion personnel to remove tattoos on their body within 15 days as these skin markings are easily noticeable with uniform and considered obscene and derogatory.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Security) has directed the cops to remove tattoos within 15 days to avoid further action against them.

“A good number of unit men are found making “TATTOOS” on their body which demeans the image of the Battalion as well as Odisha Police since these are offensive, obscene and derogatory in nature. Hence after careful consideration, it is decided that from today onwards tattoos that are visible while wearing uniform are not permitted”, the Deputy Commissioner of Police said in a release.

“All Guard I/Cs are directed to make a list of men having tattoos on their body part easily noticeable while with uniform and ask them to permanently remove the tattoos within 15 days from the date of receiving the orders failing which necessary departmental actions as deemed fit shall be initiated against the wrongdoers. Once again, it is advised to avoid getting inked the face, neck and hand to maintain a level of professionalism,” it added.