Bhubaneswar, April 10 -- Sambalpur is preparing for a large-scale bike rally to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on Friday, with authorities implementing heightened security measures across the city to ensure a peaceful and smooth event. The rally, scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm, will pass through several major roads and intersections.

In light of law and order concerns raised during similar celebrations in previous years, officials have taken precautionary steps to prevent any untoward incidents. Dog squads and bomb squads have been deployed at key locations to conduct thorough checks. Intensive screening has been carried out in sensitive areas to ensure safety throughout the event.

In addition to ground surveillance, drones will be used for r...