Bhubaneswar, July 11 -- The Odisha Police has made extensive security arrangements to ensure the smooth, peaceful, and incident-free conduct of the annual Rath Yatra in Puri.

Following a comprehensive review meeting on the festival's preparedness, Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania announced that 15 companies of Central Armed Police Forces including the CRPF, BSF, and Rapid Action Force (RAF), will be deployed for the grand event.

In addition to the central forces, around 13,000 police personnel, officers, and Home Guards will be stationed across Puri to manage law and order, regulate traffic, control crowds, and provide assistance to devotees during the festival.

The DGP said detailed deployment plans have already been fin...