Puri, June 23 -- Elaborate security and civic arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra, with deployment of 220 platoons of police personnel, NSG commandos, tactical units and installation of 475 high-powered CCTV cameras across the pilgrim town.
Additional Director General of Police Soumendra Priyadarshi on Tuesday said the surveillance network will cover the entire town, including the three-kilometre-long Badadanda, where the grand chariot festival will take place.
To manage the anticipated surge of devotees, authorities have created 28 emergency exit points along Badadanda. A dedicated green corridor will also be established to ensure unhindered movement of ambulances during emergenc...