Kendrapada, Oct. 23 -- Odisha Police will deploy more than 25 platoons of personnel across Puri to ensure the safety and security of devotees during the upcoming Kartika Brata, with special arrangements in place for Habisyalis observing the month-long religious ritual from October 26 to November 24.
Five platoons will be deployed exclusively at three designated Habisyali accommodation centres to provide round-the-clock security, while more than 20 additional platoons will reinforce security across the pilgrim town, including the Shree Jagannath Temple and other sensitive locations.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, Satyajit Naik, announced the arrangements after visiting Puri on Friday to review security preparedness ahead...