Elaborate security arrangements have been made ahead of the Christmas celebrations by the administrations in the sensitive Kandhamal district.
The district administration had also convened a crucial meeting of the peace committee ahead of the Xmas celebrations.
“A discussion was held on how people can celebrate Christmas and New Year peacefully. We hope that everything will go as per plan as everybody has assured cooperation,” said Kandhamal Collector Ashish Ishwar Patil.
On the other hand, police conducted a flag march in the Balliguda and Barakhama areas in the district. The flag march was conducted by armed personnel. Already, patrolling is being conducted; and blocking and checking have been intensified in the area to prevent any untoward incident.
