Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate Police and Special Security Battalion have instructed cops to remove tattoos within 15 days.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Security) has issued a press release in which the cops have been told to remove such tattoos within 15 days to evade further action. Henceforth, no men in uniform can have tattoos on their face, neck and hands.
Sources said the decision to this effect was taken to maintain decorum and professionalism.
“A good number of unit men are found making tattoos on their body which demeans the image of the Battalion as well as Odisha Police since these are offensive, obscene and derogatory in nature. After careful consideration, it is decided that from today onwards tattoos that are visible while wearing uniform are not permitted,” read the release.
“All Guard I/Cs are directed to make a list of men having tattoos on their body part easily noticeable while wearing uniform and ask them to permanently remove the tattoos within 15 days from the date of receiving the orders, failing which necessary departmental actions as deemed fit shall be initiated against the wrongdoers. Once again, it is advised to avoid getting inked the face, neck and hand to maintain a level of professionalism,” it added.
