Bhubaneswar, October 25: Odisha Police have stepped up security arrangements to ensure the peaceful and orderly celebration of Gajalaxmi Puja in Kendrapada district. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, Cuttack, Dr. Satyajit Naik, IPS, reviewed the security and law-and-order arrangements for the festival.

As part of the comprehensive security plan, 68 Medhas and 30 platoons of police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of devotees and visitors during the celebrations.

Special attention has been given to crowd management, traffic regulation, public safety and the prevention of any untoward incidents. The police administration has also emphasised the need for adequate precautionary measures to ensure that the festivities proceed smoothly.

Dr. Naik said the police are committed to providing a safe and peaceful environment for devotees and visitors during Gajalaxmi Puja.

He appealed to the public, Puja committees and devotees to extend their cooperation to the police and local administration, adhere to safety guidelines and celebrate the festival in a peaceful and disciplined manner.