Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has achieved a significant milestone by securing second position at the 26th All India Police Shooting Competition (AIPDM) held at the CRPF facility in Gurugram, Haryana.
The competition which started on March 22 saw participation from police forces across the country. The Odisha Police team delivered an impressive overall performance, scoring a total of 1,601 points across multiple categories.
The team secured 743 points in rifle shooting, 531 points in pistol shooting, and 327 points in carbine shooting, earning them the second rank among all participating state police units, according to an official release.
In an individual achievement, Odisha Police shooter Akshaya Kumar Sahani won a silver medal in the 300 yards snap shooting event. Sahani, bearing number S/131, is currently posted at SSBN, Bhubaneswar.
Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania congratulated the Odisha Police team for their commendable performance. He also extended his appreciation to medal winner Akshaya Kumar Sahani and Deputy Commandant, team manager and coach M.S.A. Farid for their contribution to the success.
The achievement marks a proud moment for Odisha Police, reflecting its growing excellence in national-level competitive shooting.
