In the wake of three persons stoned to death in 24 hours in the city, police have sounded high alert at 19 railway stations across the State for the serial killer.
The State police have directed the Government Railway Police (GRP) at 19 stations to remain alert and keep a vigil on platforms under their respective jurisdictions.
The GRP officials have been directed not to allow any suspected person inside platforms after evening.
Besides, long-distance passengers would be asked to wait or sleep inside platforms instead of sleeping outside the railway station.
A special team headed by an Additional SP has been formed by the city police to probe the three murder cases.
The team reportedly has seized CCTV footage of the three locations and its nearby areas and probing the cases.
Besides, the Odisha police have directed all district SPs to provide protection to destitute and homeless people sleeping on roadsides and keep an eye on suspects.