Odisha Boosts Security for Holi, Upcoming Festivals; DGP Issues High Alert

• Odisha DGP YB Khurania directs SPs and DCPs to be on high alert for Holi and upcoming festivals like Eid-ul-Fitr, Ram Navami.
• Top priority given to safety of women and elderly, preventing rumours on social media, and 24-hour patrolling in vulnerable areas.
• Strict action against drunk driving, traffic violations, high-decibel sound systems; CCTVs advised for sensitive urban pockets.
• Intelligence gathering, peace committee meetings, and preventive action against habitual offenders in communally sensitive areas.
• Bhubaneswar deploys 31 platoons; Puri SP ensures safety for foreign tourists, focusing on beach safety to prevent drowning.