1. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
The OSAP 7th Battalion was created vide Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar Order No-OMP-74-75/355/P dated 04.01.1975 and became operational on 03.02.1975 with its temporary location at Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar.
After completion of the construction work, the Battalion shifted to the present location at Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar. As per State Govt. Notification No. 60909/D&A Bhubaneswar dated 28.12.2007,the Battalion is functioningunder the Administrative Control of Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack.
Sri Bijay Kumar Sahu, OAPS (I),Dy. Commissioner of Police (Armed), OSAP 7th Bn, Bhubaneswar took over the charge of the Battalion on 01.08.2020.The strength of the Bn is 07 Companies including one Hdqrs. Company.However, presently, there are 05 service companies and one Head Quarter Company.
SANCTIONED STRENGTH OF THE BATTALION
The battalion is functioning with its sanctioned strength of 1249 personnel including Ministerial, Menial, Signal, Hospital staff. The present strength of the Battalion, however, is 1027with following organizational structure:
DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OSAP 7TH BATTALION
DCP (Armed) is responsible for all matters relating to drill, discipline and proper functioning & performance of OSAP 7th Battalion. It performs multifarious nature of duties as per the details given below:
(i) Security Coverage at sensitive locations: The trained and efficient OSAP 7TH Battalion personnel are providing security coverage to sensitive installations including residence of Hon’ble C.M., Reserve Bank of India BBSR., Lingaraj Temple and BPSPA Magazine Guard.
(ii) Law and order: OSAP 7thBattalion Sepoys are deployed in many places for Law & Order duties and in PCR Vans under different Police Stations. The discipline and smart turn out of OSAP 7th Battalion is the centre of attraction in all the Ceremonial Parades.
(iii) ODRAF UNIT: One ODRAF Unit is functioning under this Battalion, which is in readiness 24 x 7 for relief and rescue operations during accident and natural calamities.
WELFARE ACTIVITIES OF THE BATTALION: The following welfare institutions are functioning inside the Battalion premises.
(i) CANTEENS: One Subsidiary Canteen is functioning in this Bn. since 13.09.2018 where all the stationery, grocery and house hold items are available at reasonable price. Besides, one wet canteen is functioning inside the Bn. Premises where the force and their family members are availing the facility of getting the snacks in reasonable price.
(ii) OPEN AIR AND INDOOR GYM: In order to enable force personnel to maintain fitness standards, open air and indoor Gymnasiums with ultra modern Gymnasium equipment have been established within the Bn. premises. Force personnel and their family members are availing maximum benefits out of these Gymnasiums.
(iii) FAMILY WELFARE CENTRE: Trained tailors teach stitching to family members of the 7thBn. Police personnel who in turn get an opportunity to earn money by undertaking stitching work,besides getting opportunity to interact and bond with each other.
