Odisha Police inaugurates new Siali aid post in Jagatsinghpur district
The new facility aims to enhance law enforcement and rapid response for 32,000 residents across 61 villages in the coastal area.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Central Range Satyajit Naik inaugurated a new Police Aid Post at Siali under the Erasama Police Station in Jagatsinghpur district on Thursday, November 5, 2026, according to Pragativadi.
The facility is located approximately 27 kilometres from the Erasama Police Station in the coastal area of Siali. It will serve an estimated population of 32,000 residents across 61 villages within the Padampur, Gadaharishpur, Goda, and Jankadeipur Gram Panchayats.
The inauguration ceremony included Jagatsinghpur Superintendent of Police Ankit Kumar Verma and Collector & District Magistrate Sri J. Sonal. Other attendees included Tirtol SDPO Ajaya Kumar Das and the Inspectors-in-Charge of the Erasama and Kujanga police stations.
Officials stated that the primary objectives of the Siali Police Aid Post are to enhance police presence, ensure rapid response for emergencies, and maintain public safety and order. The post also aims to boost beach tourism by ensuring a secure environment for visitors at Siali Beach.
The establishment of the post is intended to foster stronger police-public coordination and deepen citizen confidence. It is part of an effort to build an accessible and responsive policing network in the district's coastal and tourist zones.