Comprehensive Police Deployment and Preventive Measures Across Seven Districts for Kartik Month, Religious Festivals and New Year Celebrations

By IGP Dr. Satyajit Nayak

Bhubaneswar/Odisha, Nov 9 : Odisha Police has drawn up an extensive security roadmap to ensure peaceful, safe and crime-free observance of Kartik month, religious festivals and New Year celebrations across the seven districts under the Central Range. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, Dr. Satyajit Nayak, IPS, said Superintendents of Police (SPs) of Cuttack, Puri, Nayagarh, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Jajpur had been directed to strengthen security arrangements, intensify preventive policing and maintain close coordination with local administrations.

The arrangements are being implemented under the guidance of the Director General of Police, Odisha, with emphasis on public safety, crowd management, traffic regulation and the prevention of criminal activities. Special deployment has been planned for major religious gatherings and places of worship. In Jajpur, 22 platoons of police force, 10 DSPs and 65 Sub-Inspectors will be deployed for Kali Puja and immersion-related arrangements.

In Puri, 26 platoons will be deployed for the safety and convenience of Habisyalis, while 65 platoons will be engaged during Panchuka and Kartika Purnima. At Dhabaleswar Mahadev Temple in Cuttack district, 16 platoons of police force will be deployed to manage the anticipated gathering of devotees.

Dr. Nayak said the police would maintain heightened vigilance through regular patrolling, surveillance and strategic deployment at sensitive locations. Special attention would be given to identifying and taking preventive action against anti-social elements and habitual offenders. Police personnel would also ensure smooth movement of devotees, effective traffic management and the maintenance of communal harmony throughout the festive period. Security arrangements would be further strengthened during New Year celebrations, with strict enforcement against drunk driving, rash driving and other violations that could endanger public safety.

The IGP appealed to people to celebrate the festivals responsibly, cooperate with the police and follow the instructions issued by the administration and traffic authorities. He urged citizens to remain alert, avoid spreading rumours and promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station. Reaffirming Odisha Police’s commitment to public safety, Dr. Nayak said coordinated efforts between the police, administration and citizens were essential to ensure that every celebration across the Central Range remained peaceful, orderly and secure.