By Our Correspondent
PURI/BHUBANESWAR:In view of the upcoming Kartika Brata and the arrival of Habisyalis in Puri, Dr. Satyajit Naik, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka, visited Puri today to review the security arrangements at the three designated Habisyali accommodation centres. He was accompanied by Prateek Singh, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Puri.
During the visit, the IGP inspected the accommodation facilities and reviewed the preparedness of the police and other concerned authorities to ensure a safe, peaceful and comfortable stay for the Habisyalis observing the sacred month of Kartika in Puri.
Dedicated Security at Habisyali Accommodation Centres
To ensure round-the-clock safety and security of the Habisyalis, five platoons of police force will be deployed across the three accommodation centres on a 24×7 basis from 26 October to 24 November 2026. The deployment will focus on maintaining vigilance, preventing untoward incidents, regulating movement and ensuring the safety of devotees throughout their stay.
Comprehensive Security Arrangements Across Puri
In addition to the dedicated security at the Habisyali accommodation centres, more than 20 platoons of police force will be deployed for various security and management duties across Puri. These will include:
– Temple Security: Strengthening security arrangements in and around the Shree Jagannath Temple.
– Crowd Management: Ensuring the orderly movement of devotees and preventing overcrowding at important locations.
– Traffic Management: Regulating vehicular movement and facilitating the smooth movement of pilgrims and emergency services.
– Control Room Operations: Coordinating field-level deployments, monitoring the overall security situation and facilitating a prompt response to emergencies.
The arrangements are aimed at ensuring effective coordination among police personnel and maintaining a high level of preparedness throughout the Kartika Brata period.
Emphasis on Vigilance and Public Convenience
During the inspection, the IGP reviewed the preparedness of the district police and emphasised the importance of effective deployment, continuous monitoring and coordinated response to emerging situations. The security arrangements will focus on safeguarding devotees, maintaining public order and ensuring smooth crowd and traffic movement.
SP Puri Prateek Singh and the district police team are overseeing the necessary arrangements to ensure the effective implementation of the security plan.
The Central Range Police remains committed to ensuring a safe, secure and peaceful Kartika Brata period in Puri, enabling Habisyalis and other devotees to observe their religious practices with devotion and peace of mind.
