Kanwar Vishal Singh Takes Charge as STF DIG Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Dr Kanwar Vishal Singh, IPS, has officially taken charge as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Special Task Force (STF), Odisha.

Upon assuming office, he outlined a clear roadmap to intensify the STF’s fight against organised crime under the direction of the DGP Odisha and the guidance of the DGP Crime.

Dr Singh emphasised that the STF will continue its aggressive stance against wildlife crime, illegal gun smuggling, and sand smuggling, while strengthening the ongoing anti‑narcotics drive under the NashaMuktOdisha Abhijan.

He highlighted the importance of interstate coordination and the use of advanced technology to build capacity and expand the STF’s reach.

The new DIG stressed that combining intelligence inputs with modern tools will be key to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring effective law enforcement across Odisha.