CP tightens security measures in Twin City for Durga Puja

BHUBANESWAR: With Durga Puja celebrations beginning from Wednesday, the Commissionerate Police has prepared a comprehensive security plan with special emphasis on traffic regulations, public safety and crime prevention in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

This year, Durga Puja is being celebrated in across 187 pandals in the capital city and around 166 in Cuttack. Accordingly, 38 platoons of police force will be deployed in the state capital and 64 platoons in the silver city to manage traffic flow, maintain law and order, regulate parking and curb criminal activities.