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Pigeon Service.
In 1946 Odisha Police launched the Pigeon Service
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(Odisha Police Carrier Pigeon Service, Central Breeding & HQR Loft,Cuttack.)
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At present, 149 pigeons are available in 02 pigeon centers i.e. at Central Breeding Loft, Cuttack and PTC, Angul.
These pigeons are kept ready for deployment during State Level Functions/ Ceremonial Parade in the State to glorify peace and harmony. .
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The pigeons were released on 26 occasions in the State Level Functions.
Types of Pigeon :-
There are three types of Pigeon such as Homing Pigeon, Racing Pigeon & Carrier Pigeon.
Homing Pigeon:- Homing Pigeon is a specific breed of pigeon with increased homing capabilities.
Racing Pigeons:-Racing Pigeons are homing pigeons bred to fly fast over long distances.
Carrier Pigeons:- Carrier Pigeons are homing pigeons as well, but today's breed of carrier pigeons are weak flyers and mostly admired for their physical features rather than their homing.
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Category of Pigeon service :-
Depending on the kind of services they render, the birds are categorised into Static, Boomerang and Mobile Categories.
Static:-The Static is a one-way service of special use during floods and cyclones.
Boomerang:- Boomerang is two-way, helps to maintain connection between Police Stations situated in far off areas.
Mobile:-The Mobile service pigeons are carried by Police Units on the move and used for the purpose of communicating with the headquarter.
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