1 year ago
Puri Intensifies Security Ahead of Ratha Yatra Festival
Puri is getting ready for a big festival called Ratha Yatra.
Because lots of people will be there, and because of a recent attack elsewhere, officials are making sure everyone is safe.
They practiced what to do if there was a bomb or a hijacking at the train station.
Many different groups, like police and fire, worked together in the drill.
There are extra security measures like drone surveillance and bag checks.
The police want everyone to be careful and report anything suspicious.
Security in Puri is heightened due to Ratha Yatra and terror alert.
An anti-terror mock drill was conducted at Puri Railway Station.
The drill simulated a bomb explosion and hijacking inside a train.
Multiple agencies participated in the coordinated exercise.
Authorities are implementing multi-layered security measures.
- Who
- RPF, GRP, Odisha Police, Central Armed Police Forces, Fire Services.
- What
- Anti-terror mock drill and security enhancement.
- Where
- Puri Railway Station, Puri, Odisha.
- When
- As Ratha Yatra approaches, drill conducted Friday.
- Why
- To ensure safety and readiness for Ratha Yatra due to terror alert.
Key facts
- Event
- Ratha Yatra
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Date
- June 27 (Ratha Yatra)
- Drill Location
- Puri Railway Station
- Security Supervision
- Puri SP Vinit Agrawal


