Bhubaneswar, May 9 -- Barricades placed in front of 'Naveen Niwas', the residence of former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, may be removed following strong observations made by the Orissa High Court, prompting the Works Department to initiate necessary action in the matter.

The development comes amid a major administrative and legal controversy over the security arrangements outside 'Naveen Niwas', located on Old Airport Road in Bhubaneswar. The dispute centres on allegations that the barricades were installed on a government road, leading to obstruction of public movement and disruption of traffic flow in the area.

The High Court expressed displeasure while hearing a case alleging that the barricades were placed on a government r...