Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- To ensure smooth traffic management and public safety during the Kali Puja immersion procession in Cuttack city, the Commissionerate Police on Thursday issued a detailed traffic advisory outlining vehicle restrictions and diversions.

The immersion procession of Goddess Kali idols will be held on Friday under the Cuttack Urban Police District (UPD). In view of the large gatherings expected, traffic restrictions have been imposed under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003 (Odisha Act 8 of 2007) and Regulation 36 of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate (Traffic and Public Order) Regulations, 2008.

The restrictions will remain in force from 7 AM on October 24 until the completion of the immersion...