Biswabandini, Police officer in Rayagada excells in performance indicators
Rayagada : Tikiri Police Inspector in Charge(IIC) Biswabandini Bagh serving as Station House Officer (SHO), has been positioned as sixth out of 612 police stations in Odisha.SHOs were evaluated on a range of performance indicators set during January-July, 2025. With utmost humility Bagh said, ”I really did not know that such an assessment was going on. Like any other police officer I have been sincere in discharging my duty with advice and instructions from my authorities like Madam Swathy Kumar, SP, Rayagada and others. All the police staff at Tikiri PS worked like a team to establish rule of law in an industrial hub like Tikiri. It is certainly blessings of Almighty, sustained advice from seniors, cooperation of local communities, which yielded. Encouragement like this will boost the morale of myself and the team I work with. There is still miles to go as far as serving the people and the state.”
SHOs are evaluated on a range of performance indicators. A primary indicator is the overall reduction in crime rates within their jurisdiction, including specific categories like murder, dacoity, robbery, burglary, theft and other cognizable offenses. Police Inspectors are evaluated on the timely and effective disposal of cases, including FIR registration, investigation, and charge-sheeting or closure. The thoroughness and quality of investigations are assessed, including evidence collection, witness statements, and adherence to legal procedures.Success in detecting and solving crimes, and recovering stolen property is also a key factor. Inspectors are also responsible for maintaining peace and order within their jurisdiction, including crowd control, riot management, and prevention of public disturbances. Biswabandini, who comes from a modest background from Kalahandi district, adjacent to Rayagada, has stood firm as far as these indicators are concerned.
Building positive relationships with the community is crucial for Biswabandini. She is really skilled in addressing public grievances, engaging with community leaders, and fostering trust in the police force. She maintained high standards of discipline and conduct, both personally and professionally.
Under her leadership, Tikiri Police had organized a successful blood donation camp at Tikiri Police station premises and collected a total of 20 units of blood from donors. Cultural program based on cyber safety performed by students of High school Tikiri during cyber safety campaign is a landmark in her career. One minor boy namely Pintu Majhi aged about 5 years of village Baringpadar was rescued from near a petrol pump by her& staffs and safely handed over to his parents at his village. She ed a pledging ceremony where all police officers and staffs took pledge to ensure internal security, preserve the unity and integrity of the nation at Tikiri Police Station ,Rayagada on the eve of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
“The lady police officers of the district have shown the way like Bagh, If sensitive and empathetic and at the same time, daring & caring police officers are encouraged like this with constructive feedback, it will boost the development process of the district”, said Shyama Das, a youth leader of the region and a son of an upright & committed ex-police officer.
