Bijay Kumar Sharma

IPS-1986, former DGP Odisha. Ex-CBI, Hindu College & Hubert Humphrey fellow at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA. Passionate about wildlife conservation.

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Weekend Gyan-

Plato said "the measure of a man is what he does with power"

Once out of power, most men tend to be humble and courteous.

See the hubris when even the most unworthy is bestowed with power.

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Happy to attend Beating Retreat ceremony today at 7th OSAP Batalion campus, #Bhubaneswar. Kudos to #Odishapolice for a spectacular display of melodious band and coordinated marching by our personnel.

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-Cyber criminals looted 222 cr in 16 mnts ending Nov 2024 in Odisha

-Police recovered Rs 7 cr which is 3%

-Delayed reporting partly explains low recovery, quality of investigation also needs improvement

-Victims want money back or else they would lose confidence on the system

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Please don't troll Prasidh Krishna for being an incredible run machine. Then Gambhir will make sure to include him in the playing eleven of all one-dayers to prove that he alone is right.

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Attended the Swanakshatra ceremony of "Voice of Victims", a weekly newspaper published from #Bhubaneswar.
In a group discussion, highlighted the role of #Police in maintaining societal order. Expectations of the society and police accountability were also candidly discussed.

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-Finally Crime in India 2023 is out.
-Massive increase in cyber crime -reflects greater reporting and increased police capacity as well as willingness to deal with such cases
-4 States account for 68.5% cases
-Bengaluru alone registered 1/5th of the total cases

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Telengana Govt. should consider an out-of-turn promotion for DySP Siraj.

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Legendary conservationist and my dear friend Valmik Thapar passes away this morning. Valmik relentlessly championed the cause of wildlife preservation and advocated strong preventive as well as punitive action against illegal poaching. You would surely be missed. RIP, my friend.

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Sensitized 76 Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Officers at Gopabandhu Academy of Administration on the social evil of 'witchcraft' practices. Exhorted them to raise awareness against the menace and strengthen law enforcement for penalizing the offenders.

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A Telerad family radio of 1964 vintage was made functional due to sincere efforts of expert radio specialist Sri Deshbandhu Rath. Nostalgic memories of childhood return, listening to vernacular new, weather forecast and melodious songs.

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Felicitated 10 bright candidates selected for appt. to Odisha Judicial Service this year. Mentored by The Law Academy, these future judges have great enthusiasm for public service. Exhorted them to uphold impartiality and integrity while dispensing justice.

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Legendary Sri #BijuPatnaik cutting a specially designed cake on his birthday on 5th March, 1994 at Ashok Niwas, Burla, Sambalpur. Privileged to be present as District Superintendent of Police and celebrating the birthday of the tall leader of Odisha.

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RIP Dr. Manmohan Singh, an astute economist and a formidable leader who served the country well for a decade as the Prime Minister. Had the proud privilege of interacting with him in official capacity. Sincere condolences.

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Happy & honoured to have been appointed Professor of Practice in Faculty of Law, Centurion University, Bhubaneswar. The assignment will provide opportunity of teaching law and also learning through interaction with students & faculty.
Looking forward to an exciting experience.

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Preparing candidates to face OPSC Civil Service interview at #ACQIAS, Bhubaneswar. Right tips and preparatory sessions can enhance confidence & improve performance. Happy that many bright young boys & girls want to serve the society by joining civil service.

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Laudable seizure at #Bhubaneswar. Intelligence was developed by #WildlifeJusticeCommission led by its capable South Asian Head Shekhar Niraj, Retd PCCF. State Forest dept is investigating to establish the linkages and arrest the culprits.

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Attended Induction Ceremony of students of Law and Forensic Science of Centurion University, Bhubaneswar as Chief Guest.
In my inaugural address, deliberated on law as a career option and evolution of law, especially in the context of enactment of new Criminal Laws in India.

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Do you remember when you joined Twitter (X)? Luckily, I do!
Association of a decade. #MyXAnniversary

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#Zurich FIFA Museum in #Switzerland is a repository of the glorious history of #Worldcup #Football. Worth a visit for sure.

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Rainbow in Lake Geneva, #Switzerland