Enhanced Security Measures in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack Ahead of Durga Puja Amid Rising Tensions

Increased Security Protocols in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In light of the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Odisha government has ramped up security measures across various critical sites, including the Integrated Test Range (ITR) located in Chandipur, Balasore district.

In addition to the ITR, security has been notably enhanced at several vital locations such as the Army Air Defence College in Gopalpur, the ordnance factory in Balangir, INS Chilka, and the Indian Rare Earths Limited (IERL) near Chhatrapur.

A senior police official confirmed that security has also been intensified at the Jagannath Temple in Puri and the Hirakud reservoir in Sambalpur district.

At Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar, passengers are now subjected to comprehensive security screenings prior to boarding their flights.

A senior official advised, "We encourage passengers to arrive at the airport well in advance to facilitate smooth security checks."

Train travelers are also undergoing security checks at railway stations in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri.

An urgent high-level meeting is set to take place on Friday afternoon at the ITR campus in Chandipur, convened by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Eastern Range, Satyajit Naik, at the Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), a leading DRDO facility.

This meeting will see the participation of senior security officials from district police, coastal security, and DRDO.