Bhubaneswar: The National Security Guard (NSG) will conduct reconnaissance of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri, as a part of its security inspection in the pilgrim town on March 18.
A five-member team of the NSG comprising two officers and two personnel will conduct the mock drill along with State police officers at the 12th-century shrine.
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The NSG reconnaissance team has urged the Odisha police to brief about the security measures around the temple. The team has also requested the State police to provide necessary assistance including accommodation, transporting, and messing.
The State police has also been asked to give a liaison officer for better coordination with the reconnaissance Commander.
Sources said, senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, IG (Operations) has been appointed as the nodal officer to assist and coordinate with the central security personnel.
Notably, the NSG carries out such security mock drills at high sensitive religious institutions across the country.
It is the first reconnaissance plan of the NSG at Puri after the demolition of structures around the shrine for heritage and security corridor project.