Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- Ahead of a scheduled missile test at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha's Balasore district, the administration began evacuating residents from areas surrounding the launch complex as a precautionary measure on Tuesday.

As part of the safety arrangements, residents and domestic animals from the designated zone are being temporarily relocated to safer places.

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According to reports, more than 2,500 people living near the missile testing range were shifted to temporary shelters. The administration has made arrangements for food, drinking water and other essential facilities for the displaced residents.

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