Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Police Deploy Over 60 Platoons in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack for Durga Puja
Police in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are increasing security for Durga Puja.
Over 60 platoons of police, along with many other officers, will be present.
They'll use CCTVs, drones, and AI cameras to watch over the celebrations and prevent crime.
Special teams are prepared for emergencies, and a medical unit will also be available.
Over 60 platoons of police deployed in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack for Durga Puja.
Additional personnel include women constables, sub-inspectors, and inspectors.
CCTV cameras have been installed in all pandals.
Drones and AI cameras will monitor the crowd.
A bomb squad and Special Tactical Unit are ready for any threats.
- Who
- Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police
- What
- Police deployment for Durga Puja
- When
- Not specified, but implied to be during the Durga Puja festivities
- Where
- Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
- Why
- To ensure smooth conduct of Durga Puja festivities
Police Security Measures
Public Safety
Increase in security
Police Security Measures
Increased police presence helps with public safety during Durga Puja
Public Safety
Large deployments may be seen by some as an overreaction
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
- Police Deployment
- Over 60 platoons
- Additional Personnel
- 79 women constables, 172 sub-inspectors and assistant sub-inspectors, 33 inspectors and senior police officers
- Surveillance
- CCTV, drones, AI cameras
- Emergency Response
- Bomb squad, STU, Fire services, medical unit
Sources
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