Rourkela police drive to bring fugitives to task

ROURKELA: In a first, Rourkela police have embarked on a week-long drive for mass proclamation of fugitives.

The fugitives have been warned that their movable and immovable properties will be confiscated if they fail to appear before court on time. The drive initiated in the backdrop of sharp criticism of police over collapsing law and order situation was launched on Thursday and envisages to complete the court ordered proclamation process against 291 fugitives by December end.

The move seeks to send a stern message to criminals and anti-social elements on consequences for breaking laws and also simultaneously execute pending non-bailable warrants (NBWs). Sources said officers of respective police stations armed with proclamation orders and accompanied by witnesses and band troupes have been visiting the absconding criminals.