By IGP Dr Satyajit Nayak<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cuttack\/Odisha, Oct 19: Dr. Satyajit Nayak, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, visited several Durga Puja pandals and reviewed security arrangements for the ongoing festivities. During his visits, he interacted with Puja committee members and discussed measures to ensure peaceful, orderly and safe celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stressed the importance of coordination between the police, Puja committees, volunteers and other stakeholders to maintain public order and facilitate the smooth movement of devotees. Durga Puja is being celebrated at 1,243 Puja mandaps across the districts under the Central Range, including prominent Shakti Peethas such as Maa Sarala, Maa Charchika, Maa Bhattarika and Maa Sirlo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A total of 36 platoons of police personnel, along with Home Guards, have been deployed under the supervision of senior officers to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of devotees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier, Dr. Nayak held a video conference with all Superintendents of Police (SPs) of the Central Range from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday to review security arrangements, force deployment and safety measures. The meeting focused on crowd management, traffic regulation, fire safety, CCTV surveillance and preparedness at major Puja pandals and Ravan Podi venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IGP directed the SPs to ensure proper assessment and management of entry and exit points at Puja mandaps and Ravan Podi venues. Adequate lighting on approach roads, effective traffic regulation, fire safety measures and surveillance at important locations were also emphasised. Special attention was directed towards the security arrangements at Meena Bazaars and Ram Doli events, where large gatherings were expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Nayak asked the district police chiefs to maintain close coordination with the district administration, fire services, traffic police, local authorities, Puja committees and other stakeholders. He stressed the need for alertness, prompt response to emergencies and effective monitoring of crowd movement to prevent any untoward incident during the celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SPs were also instructed to submit Situation Reports (SITREPs) every two hours until the completion of the idol immersion process. Senior officers were asked to closely supervise field arrangements and take immediate corrective measures wherever necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his interactions with Puja committee members, the IGP emphasised the importance of public cooperation, discipline and collective responsibility in preserving the festive spirit. He urged organisers and devotees to follow safety guidelines, maintain communal harmony, avoid rumours and cooperate with the police to ensure that the celebrations remained peaceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Central Range Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of devotees during Durga Puja and the subsequent immersion process. The police appealed to the public to celebrate the festival with restraint, mutual respect and a spirit of brotherhood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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