Puri, Aug. 5 -- During the world-renowned Rath Yatra 2026 of Lord Jagannath, Puri Police accorded the highest priority to ensuring the safety and security of lakhs of devotees, maintaining public order, and preventing crime through extensive security arrangements.

Under the leadership of Superintendent of Police, Puri, Prateek Singh, and with the coordinated efforts of all Police Stations and the Cyber Police Station, a dedicated Anti-Snatching Team was constituted to prevent incidents of snatching and theft during the festival. The team maintained continuous surveillance in crowded areas, including the Grand Road (Bada Danda), the vicinity of Shree Jagannath Temple, bus stands, the beach, and other sensitive locations, by deploying pers...