Puri, June 4, 2026: Odisha Police has put in place extensive and comprehensive security arrangements for the successful conduct of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group Meeting being held at Puri on Tuesday.
The prestigious international event brought together delegates and representatives from BRICS member and partner nations, making it one of the most significant global engagements hosted in Odisha. The entire security operation is being carried out under the close supervision of Dr. Satyajit Naik, Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Odisha, who has been continuously monitoring and reviewing all preparedness measures in coordination with various stakeholders and security agencies.
Earlier on Monday , Director General of Police, Odisha, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, visited Puri and conducted a comprehensive review of the security arrangements. During his visit, the DGP inspected the conference venue, accommodation facilities, designated movement routes, and other critical locations associated with the event. He held detailed discussions with senior police officers and officials of the district administration and issued necessary directions to ensure foolproof security, seamless coordination, and effective contingency preparedness. The elaborate security arrangements currently in place are being implemented under his guidance and supervision, with special emphasis on safety, efficiency, and international standards of security management.
To ensure robust security coverage across Puri town and all event-related locations, the Odisha Police has deployed 10 platoons of armed police force, supported by 4 Additional Superintendents of Police, 6 Deputy Superintendents of Police, 8 Inspectors-in-Charge, and 45 Sub-Inspectors, besides a substantial number of other officers and personnel from district police, intelligence units, traffic police, marine police, special operations teams, and emergency response units. The deployment has been strategically planned to provide round-the-clock security at the conference venue, delegates’ accommodation sites, transit routes, important public places, and other sensitive locations.
A multi-layered security framework has been established with strict access control measures, comprehensive anti-sabotage checks, regular area domination exercises, and continuous surveillance. Security personnel have been deployed at all entry and exit points, while advanced screening procedures are being implemented to regulate access to secured zones. Extensive CCTV monitoring, intelligence-based monitoring, and technical surveillance measures are being undertaken to maintain real-time situational awareness and ensure immediate response to any security concern.
Special route security arrangements have been made for the movement of delegates and dignitaries. All designated routes are being regularly sanitized and monitored by police teams. Escort vehicles, Quick Reaction Teams, and emergency response units have been positioned at strategic locations to facilitate secure and uninterrupted movement. Traffic management plans have also been implemented to ensure smooth vehicular flow while minimizing inconvenience to residents, pilgrims, and tourists visiting the holy city.
Considering Puri's strategic coastal location, additional coastal and maritime security measures have been activated. The Coastal Security Wing and Marine Police are conducting intensified patrolling along the coastline and vulnerable coastal stretches. Surveillance activities have been enhanced to prevent any potential threat through sea routes, and close coordination is being maintained with relevant maritime agencies.
Odisha Police has also strengthened coordination with central intelligence agencies, district administration, fire services, health authorities, disaster response teams, and other stakeholder departments. Emergency preparedness mechanisms, including medical assistance, fire safety arrangements, communication systems, and contingency response protocols, have been put in place to ensure swift action in the event of any emergency.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Satyajit Naik, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Central Range, stated that the Odisha Police remains fully committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and professionally managed environment for all delegates and participants. He emphasized that comprehensive planning, meticulous coordination, and adequate deployment of manpower and resources have been undertaken to ensure the successful and incident-free session of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Meeting at Puri.
