Bhubaneswar,November 26: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Airport Model Police Station here in Odisha on Monday evening. It has been envisaged as a sequel to the opening of the International Airport in the city and keeping mind the issues related to increased flow of foreign tourists to the state.

The Chief Minister also launched 35 Model Police Stations, one in each district through video conferencing from the State Secretariat here.

Patnaik  also flagged off 12 PCR mobile vans meant for increased police mobility and patrolling in Bhubaneswar for the ensuing World Cup Hockey and thereafter, for prompt and better response to people in need.

He flagged off 35 new Boleros and 70 new motorcycles meant for the 35 Model Police Stations.  There are additional vehicles provided to the Model Police Stations to improve mobility and efficiency.

The Chief Minister also interacted with people present at seven Model Police Stations at Similiguda of Koraput district, Bada Bazar of Berhampur, Nalco of Angul, Puri Town of Puri, Sahadevkhunta of Balasore, Khetarajpur of Sambalpur and Plantsite of Roukela districts.

The Chief Minister expressed his happiness while launching the Model Police Stations and said, “This will inspire confidence among the public and shall go a long way in making the police not only smart but also people friendly.”

Development Commissioner R. Balakrishnan who also attended the ceremony, expressed happiness on the performance of Odisha Police in maintenance of law and order, crime control, disaster response and combating left wing extremists. He also complimented the new idea of Model Police Stations.