Security strengthened in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack for Durga Puja said reports, there has been deployment of RAF. As the twin cities gear up for Durga Puja 2026, security and safety has been emphasized upon. The festivities will be carried out amid heavy security in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
Rapid Action Force or RAF of CRPF will be deployed at various sensitive spots in the silver city of Cuttack or Kataka. Places like Dargha Bazar, Hatipokhari, Kesharpur, Buxi Bazar, Jobra and Howrah Motor Chhak amongst others will see heavy security deployment.
Several arrangements have been made to ensure proper regulation of crowds and strengthen safety measures during the festive phase.
In addition to the RAF personnel, 60 platoons police has been deployed in Cuttack city by the Commissionerate Police to conduct Durga Puja peacefully and systematically.
Security strengthened in Bhubaneswar
In the temple city of Bhubaneswar emphasis has been given on traffic management. The traffic snarls have become a nightmare for commuters.
According to reports, as many as 73 police officers have been deployed across Bhubaneswar for traffic management. In addition to that 15 platoons of security personnel have been deployed across the city for security. The deployment has been effected from Friday until October 22.
Large crowds are expected at various locations such as Saheed Nagar, Bomikhal, Jharpada and Nayapalli during Durga Puja. Hence special emphasis has been laid on traffic management in these areas. The crowd management has also been emphasized upon.
Drunken driving, rash driving and violation of traffic rules shall be dealt with strictly, said sources. The capital city has witnessed a spike in series accidents, this has become a major headache for the administration. The aim shall be to reduce and prevent these during the festive season.
