Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay has directed all the Superintendent of Police and Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) , Twin city Commisionarate to take steps to ensure safety of medical professionals in the State.
The DGP also warned that stern action will be taken against persons to be found indulged in assaulting and misbehaving with doctors, health workers and other medical staff on duty.
According to a communique issued by the State Police Headquarters, Cuttack.
“Few instances of misbehaviour, manhandling of doctors and health workers have come to the notice of Odisha police. Doctors and health workers play a crucial role in the fight against coronavirus. In fact, they are the front-line fighters in this war against COVID-19. Their safety and security is the priority of Odisha Police.”
The SPs/ DCPs have also been advised to take up prompt investigation on the matter after registering FIR against the culprit. It has been decided to appoint a DSP or above ranked officer to supervise the case and submit the chargesheet and the final form within a month, it stated.