With an estimated 3.5 to 4 lakh devotees anticipated to discuss with the Shree Jagannath Temple throughout the interval, authorities bear keep in distress huge measures to organize the mammoth inflow of pilgrims and vacationers.
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Police Platoon Power
With the New Yr imminent, the Odisha Police bear stepped up preparations to make determined that a real, silent and neatly-organised observance of New Yr 2026 in Puri. The DIG, Central Range (CR) conducted a detailed evaluation assembly with senior law enforcement officials of Puri district to assess and swish-tune security preparations for December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026.
The evaluation centered on total security, traffic management, crowd regulate and emergency preparedness, with particular emphasis on Puri metropolis, the Shree Jagannath Temple and the ocean seaside areas. With an estimated 3.5 to 4 lakh devotees anticipated to discuss with the Shree Jagannath Temple throughout the interval, authorities bear keep in distress huge measures to organize the mammoth inflow of pilgrims and vacationers.
Massive Police Deployment and Surveillance
To make determined that tender crowd laws, as many as 60 police platoons bear been deployed, supported by 10 extra SPs, 33 DSPs, 62 Inspectors and 245 Sub-Inspectors. The deployment opinion additionally involves lifeguards, ODRAF and STF models to reply with out note to any emergencies.
CCTV surveillance programs and regulate rooms will stay operational from December 29, 2025 to January 1, 2026, enabling proper-time monitoring of sensitive and excessive-footfall locations.
Web page traffic, Parking and Preventive Measures
Special traffic and parking plans bear been drawn up, with just a few parking locations and contingency preparations to lead definite of congestion. Barricades and public handle programs bear been installed to make determined that shipshape entry into the temple and effective crowd dialog.
Preventive actions, including NSA measures towards anti-social substances and seizure of contraband, are additionally being undertaken.
Public Enchantment
Odisha Police bear appealed to devotees, vacationers and native residents to cooperate with authorities, observe advisories and celebrate responsibly, reiterating that public security and security stay the tip precedence.
