Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Security Tightened in Puri Jagannath Temple
Security has been increased around the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, after someone posted a threat on Facebook about a bomb attack.
The post also mentioned threats to a politician and a shopping complex.
A woman whose account was used for the post said it wasn't her, and someone might have used her name to cause trouble.
The police have detained a man for questioning and are investigating.
The politician mentioned in the post said he received a threatening call and asked the police to take action quickly.
Security tightened at Puri's Jagannath Temple after a bomb threat on social media.
The Facebook post also threatened BJD Rajya Sabha MP Subhasish Khuntia and a shopping complex.
A woman whose account was used for the post denied involvement, suggesting a fake ID was created.
Police detained a man for questioning and registered a case at the cyber police station.
Investigation is ongoing, and security arrangements around the temple have been strengthened.
- Who
- Security officials and police in Puri, Odisha
- What
- Tightened security at Jagannath Temple due to bomb threat
- When
- After a social media post surfaced on Tuesday
- Where
- Puri, Odisha, India
- Why
- In response to a bomb threat posted on social media
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Temple
- Jagannath Temple
- Threat Source
- Social media post
- Detained Person
- One person detained for questioning
- Investigation Status
- Case registered, investigation ongoing
