Bhubaneswar, Jul 11: In a development that has triggered concern within the police establishment, another Odisha cadre IPS officer has tendered his resignation, barely days after Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena stepped down from service, police souces said on Saturday.

#Bhubaneswar: Odisha cadre IPS probationer C.A. Ramdas has resigned from service while undergoing Phase-I training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad.

The 33-year-old, a 2025-batch officer from Maharashtra, was recently allotted the Odisha cadre… pic.twitter.com/joS0ZPjFYV

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According to the sources, C.A. Ramdas, a 33‑year‑old probationer of the 2025 batch, has submitted his resignation to the government. Ramdas, originally from Maharashtra, is currently undergoing training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad. He was recently allotted the Odisha cadre but has not yet served in the state.

“We have received his resignation. Being a trainee, he has not undergone any field training in Odisha. The reasons behind his decision are not known to us,” DGP Y.B. Khurania said.

The move comes close on the heels of Meena’s resignation. A 2013‑batch officer, Meena cited personal reasons for quitting, though his request is yet to be accepted.
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Observers note that the back‑to‑back resignations of two young officers are unusual and merit closer scrutiny. “The government should look into the matter carefully,” a retired official remarked, pointing to the implications for cadre management and morale.

Ramdas’s decision, taken at the very start of his career, has sparked speculation about the pressures and challenges faced by young civil servants. While the exact reasons remain unclear, the development underscores the need for stronger institutional support and retention strategies within the police service.