Bhubaneswar, October 23: Ahead of the upcoming Kartika Brata and the arrival of Habisyalis in Puri, Dr. Satyajit Naik, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, Cuttack, visited Puri on Friday to review security arrangements at the three designated Habisyali accommodation centres.

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He was accompanied by Puri Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh, 

During the visit, the IGP inspected the accommodation facilities and assessed the preparedness of the police and other concerned authorities to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable stay for devotees observing the sacred month of Kartika in Puri.

Five Police Platoons for Habisyali Security

As part of the security plan, five platoons of police personnel will be deployed across the three Habisyali accommodation centres round the clock from October 26 to November 24, 2026. The deployment will focus on maintaining continuous vigilance, preventing untoward incidents, regulating movement and ensuring the safety of the devotees throughout their stay.

Extensive Security Measures Across Puri

In addition to security at the Habisyali accommodation centres, more than 20 platoons of police personnel will be deployed across Puri to manage security and other arrangements during the Kartika Brata period.

The key measures include:

• Temple Security: Strengthening security in and around the Shree Jagannath Temple.
• Crowd Management: Ensuring the smooth and orderly movement of devotees while preventing overcrowding at key locations.
• Traffic Management: Regulating vehicular movement and facilitating the smooth passage of pilgrims and emergency services.
• Control Room Operations: Coordinating police deployments, monitoring the overall security situation and ensuring a prompt response to emergencies.

These measures are intended to strengthen coordination among police personnel and ensure effective security management throughout the religious observance.

IGP Stresses Vigilance and Public Convenience

During the inspection, Dr. Naik reviewed the preparedness of the district police and stressed the need for effective deployment, continuous monitoring and coordinated action to address any emerging situation. He emphasised the importance of ensuring the safety of devotees, maintaining public order and facilitating smooth crowd and traffic movement.

Puri SP Prateek Singh, along with the district police team, is overseeing the implementation of the security plan and other necessary arrangements.

The Central Range Police has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe, secure and peaceful Kartika Brata in Puri, enabling Habisyalis and other devotees to perform their religious observances with devotion and peace of mind.