📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Krupasindhu Muduli
Religion
Odisha Appoints 23 Executive Magistrates for Puri Ratha Yatra Security
✍️ pragativadi.com
🗓 30 Jun 2026, 11:32 PM
👁 5
The Odisha government has appointed 23 senior officers as Executive Magistrates to oversee law and order arrangements for the upcoming Puri Ratha Yatra. The appointments are aimed at ensuring smooth conduct of the major religious festival.
In preparation for the significant religious event of the Puri Ratha Yatra, the Odisha state government has taken a key administrative step. A total of 23 senior government officials have been designated as Executive Magistrates.
These appointed officers will be responsible for the crucial task of managing law and order during the Ratha Yatra festival. Their role is vital in ensuring the safety and security of the thousands of devotees and attendees expected at the event.
The appointment of these magistrates is a proactive measure by the state administration to facilitate the smooth and orderly conduct of the Ratha Yatra, a deeply revered annual festival in Odisha.
These appointed officers will be responsible for the crucial task of managing law and order during the Ratha Yatra festival. Their role is vital in ensuring the safety and security of the thousands of devotees and attendees expected at the event.
The appointment of these magistrates is a proactive measure by the state administration to facilitate the smooth and orderly conduct of the Ratha Yatra, a deeply revered annual festival in Odisha.