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Religion
Police on High Alert for Puja; Odisha DGP Reviews Security in Cuttack
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 10:35 AM
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The Odisha police have heightened vigilance ahead of upcoming puja celebrations, with the DGP reviewing security arrangements in Cuttack and monitoring other sensitive zones.
The state police in Odisha have placed a heightened alert on law‑enforcement personnel as the major puja festivities approach. Senior officials, including the Director General of Police, have conducted a comprehensive review of security protocols in Cuttack, a city that hosts large crowds during the celebrations.
Additional measures include the deployment of extra patrol units, the setting up of temporary checkpoints at key entry points, and increased CCTV monitoring in temples and market areas. Coordination teams comprising local police, municipal authorities and disaster‑management officials have been tasked with rapid response in case of any untoward incident.
Officials emphasized that the objective is to ensure a peaceful environment for worshippers while deterring any potential threats. Citizens have been urged to cooperate with police directives, report suspicious activity, and follow crowd‑control instructions.
The security posture mirrors previous festival arrangements in the state, reflecting a continued commitment to public safety during high‑attendance religious events.
Additional measures include the deployment of extra patrol units, the setting up of temporary checkpoints at key entry points, and increased CCTV monitoring in temples and market areas. Coordination teams comprising local police, municipal authorities and disaster‑management officials have been tasked with rapid response in case of any untoward incident.
Officials emphasized that the objective is to ensure a peaceful environment for worshippers while deterring any potential threats. Citizens have been urged to cooperate with police directives, report suspicious activity, and follow crowd‑control instructions.
The security posture mirrors previous festival arrangements in the state, reflecting a continued commitment to public safety during high‑attendance religious events.