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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called on the State's residents to remain calm as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate. In a statement on Friday, the CM assured that the situation is under continuous surveillance and regular assessment.
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Previous discussions on preparedness held by the Odisha Government regarding safeguarding of vital installations will be reviewed later in the day.
Increased security measures have been implemented in critical areas such as Chandipur and Puri, in light of potential threats originating from the Bay of Bengal. "We are alert," declared the CM. The government is actively working to ensure the safe return of Odia people who are currently out of the State, the CM assured.
In a bid to assist those affected, a 24-hour help desk has been established at the Office of the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi. Efforts are also being made to relocate Odia students studying in Jammu to safer areas in Delhi.
Security measures beefed up
The Chief Minister reiterated that vigilant monitoring of the situation is underway.
“There is nothing to panic,” the CM said while speaking to mediapersons.
“Vital installations in the State at Chandipur (Integrated Test Range-ITR) and Puri (Jagannath Temple) are under strict vigil. Security measures have been beefed up and through searches are underway at several other significant locations,” the CM stated.
“We have shielded the crucial installations and monuments,” the CM expressed.
Notably, security has been tightened at many places, including Bhubaneswar, Asia’s largest Hirakud Dam in Burla, and Paradip Port in Jagatsinghpur.
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Besides, there are reports of tightened security measures taken at the power stations in Talcher, critical for electricity supply across Odisha.
