Bhubaneswar, Oct. 22 -- Cuttack: The Commissionerate Police on Thursday informed that as many as 226 anti-socials have been arrested under a special drive against criminals to make the Durga Puja festivities this year peaceful and without incident.

Informing about the development, Cuttack DCP Prateek Singh said the special enforcement drive was initiated against liquor trade, anti-socials, and warrantees on October 11.

"A total of 114 people have been so far arrested over pending warrants. Similarly, 66 excise cases have been registered during the period while 46 habitual offenders have been put behind bars," informed Singh.

The Twin City Police has already informed that thick blanket of security cover will be put in place during the D...