India, July 11 -- With millions of devotees expected to visit Puri for the annual Rath Yatra, the Crime Investigation Department-Crime Branch (CID-CB), Odisha, has launched a comprehensive Cyber Safety Awareness Campaign to protect pilgrims and tourists from online fraud during the festival.

The initiative, launched on the direction of Odisha Director General of Police (DGP), aims to raise awareness about cybercrime, promote safe online practices, and ensure prompt assistance in the event of any cyber-related incident during Rath Yatra 2026.

As part of the campaign, a dedicated Cyber Safety Awareness Vehicle, popularly called the Cyber Rath, will be flagged off in Puri on the evening of July 11, 2026. The vehicle will travel across the...