Odisha Police introduces AI-powered chatbot for real-time information on these aspects

The Odisha Police, this time, is making extensive use of technology to provide better policing services, information, security and surveillance during Rath Yatra.

After putting the 'Jaga Drone' to use, the Odisha Police has now introduced WhatsApp chatbot to provide real-time information regarding traffic space and route planning for the first time during Bahuda Yatra.

“After overwhelming response and cooperation received from devotees resulting in excellent traffic management during Sri Gundicha Yatra, Odisha Police is going a step ahead again for Bahuda & Sunabesha,” tweeted Odisha Police.

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Odisha Police also urged devotees to avail all technological facilities including WhatsApp chatbot for reaching the nearest parking places and smooth traffic regulations.

Odisha ADG (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar informed that adequate security and traffic arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the Bahuda Yatra or the return journey of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra from Gundicha temple to Puri Srimandir today.

“The clearance party has given green signal and it is our responsibility to provide security and ensure that the devotees can have good darshan of deities. This time, we are using high power mike system to give direction and instruction. The crowd here is very friendly and they want to have darshan of deities,” said Kumar.

Kumar further informed that special drones have been kept at specific points along with special tactical units. The entire Bada Danda is covered with CCTV cameras.

“In the first layer, we have RAF, SOG in second layer and normal police personnel in the third layer. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for Bahuda Yatra,” he added.