Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- Police in Balasore conducted a flag march across the town on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming Ram Navami festival to ensure peace and maintain law and order. The march began from Balasore Town Police Station and passed through various sensitive areas of the city as a show of preparedness.

Authorities said the initiative aims to prevent any untoward incidents during the festival, which is expected to witness large gatherings and processions. The police administration is on high alert and has intensified security measures across the district.

Balasore SP Pratyush Dibakar said that elaborate arrangements have been made for the occasion. "For the occasion of Ram Navami, in the town area of Balasore district, approxim...