BRAHMAPUR, Feb. 9 -- : Now-a-days, Ganjam district is witnessing an uptick in juvenile involvement in criminal activities, causing growing concern among local residents.

According to recent crime records, a staggering 567 minors have been linked to various cases over the past three years, with serious offences such as murder, raising particular alarm

To address the grave issue, Ganjam district has strategically divided its jurisdiction into two police districts: Ganjam Police District and Brahmapur Police District. Disturbingly, records reveal that 416 juveniles were implicated in criminal cases within Ganjam Police District between 2021 and 2023, while Brahmapur Police District reported 151 minors involved in similar incidents during the...