Inspector General of Police (IGP) RP Koche on Friday conducted a fresh assessment of security arrangements at the Sri Jagannath Temple and entire sensitive spots of the district following intelligence reports regarding terror plans. He held discussions with SP Asish Kumar Singh over strengthening security. Meanwhile, security at the all the four entry gates to the Sri Jagannath temple has been beefed up. While visitors were frisked and their bags were searched, they were to pass metal detector gates before entering into the temple.
The CCTV cameras were installed at the temple gates as well as inside the temple complex to monitor the pilgrim movement in the temple. The newly erected watch towers at four sides of the temple complex were being manned by gun and binocular wielding police personnel round the clock. Multi storied buildings located around the temple were searched and kept under watch. Armed police units were posted at the Athurnulla, Mangalaghat and Balighat, the three entry points of the city, to scan the visitors entering into the city.
The marine police stations at Astaranga, Chandrabhaga (Konarak), Puri and Bramhagiri were put on alert to guard the coastal belt. This apart, Coast Guard personnel were patrolling in the sea along the Puri coast. The sea fishermen were advised to inform the police if they see any suspicious vessel in the sea, said SP Singh to media persons. Police were advised to keep watch on the tourist, pilgrim and other congregation points besides bus stand and at the railway station.