Bhubaneswar, Aug. 30 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, underscoring a vision for a "Safe and Prosperous Odisha," unveiled a comprehensive 10-point "Smart Policing" roadmap during the state-level DGP-IGP conference in Bhubaneswar.

The Chief Minister called for zero tolerance towards crime and a significant overhaul of the state's judicial outcomes. Highlighting the current legal landscape, CM Majhi stated that while Odisha's conviction rate has crossed 40 per cent, the goal is to raise it to at least 75 per cent through the adoption of professional and technology-driven investigations.

Addressing the senior police brass, the Chief Minister issued a stern directive to dismantle drug supply chains and financial syndicates to ach...