The Commissionerate police have made elaborate security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Rath Yatra in the city.
While Rath Yatras will be observed at almost 80 places in the city including at KIIT, Baramunda, Patia Gada and Jagamara, nearly 22 platoons of police forces will be deployed to maintain law and order.
“We have made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Rath Yatra. Besides, deploying 22 platoons of police forces, more traffic personnel will be deployed at various major junctions and routes connecting to chariot pulling to manage the traffic problems.
Special police units will be opened at sensitive locations to avoid any untoward incidents in the city during Rath Yatra,” said a senior police officer.