In the backdrop of Puri Rath Yatra beginning on July 4, DGP Dr RP Sharma presided over a preparatory meeting on security issues here on Tuesday.
The DGP called upon the officers to be proactive, extra serious and extra vigilant for the event. Senior officers like Director Intelligence, Director SCRB, ADGP (L&O), ADGP Railway, IGP (CR), ADGP SAP, IGP, Headquarters and Puri SP were present.
It was decided that elaborate security arrangements would be made during the major events such as Nabajauban Darshan (July 2), Gundicha Yatra (July 4), Bahuda (July 12), Sunabesha (July 13) and Niladri Bije (July 15). RAF and CRPF would be requisitioned to provide extra security coverage. Bomb disposal squad/ HHMD, DMFD and metal detectors would be pressed in to service. Special emphasis would be given on VVIP security.
Low-flying objects like helicopters and drone cameras over the Bada Danda (Grand Road) and temple premises would be prohibited on the day of Rath Yatra for security reasons. CCTV cameras and X-Ray baggage scanners would be installed. Beach patrolling and sea vigil would be intensified.