Security checking intensified ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar

The Commissionerate Police has intensified security measures ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. A massive blocking and checking was carried out on Saturday night at multiple locations in Bhubaneswar.

As per reports, patrolling was intensified with regular blocking at 26 entry and exit points in the Smart City. Senior Police officials informed that the special drive was launched at several places including Cuttack Road, Nandankanan road, Janpath, Puri Bypass, Khandagiri, Bharatpur and other prominent locations under different police station limits.

Bhubaneswar DCP also took stock of the security arrangements at various locations. Police sources said 60 teams comprising 400 constables and other senior officers of the Commissionerate Police carried out the special drive ahead of the Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar.

Focus was also given on checking incidents of drunken driving and illegal narcotics trade apart from other crackdowns on anti-social activities during the drive.

Security Arrangements For Independence Day

Odisha DGP Sunil Bansal on Sunday took stock of the security arrangements for the state-level Independence Day parade to be held in Bhubaneswar. The top cop also reviewed the full-dress rehearsal in Bhubaneswar in which four contingents and one from neighbouring Chhattisgarh will take part on Tuesday.

“Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the Independence Day celebrations across Odisha. Special focus is also being given to naxal-infested districts. We have also strengthened security arrangements at border areas and are coordinating with neighbouring states as well,” said Bansal.

Twin City Police Commissioner, Soumendra Priyadarshi said, “Around 15 platoons of police force will be deployed for the Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar along with 100 officers. The security for the state-level Independence Day parade is of paramount importance and a three-tier security arrangement will be in place.”

Priyadarshi further informed that apart from security, adequate measures have been taken for traffic and crowd management.