Odisha Police Finalises Extensive Security Arrangements for Debasnana Purnima 2026

With the sacred Debasnana Purnima of Lord Jagannath scheduled to be observed on June 29, Odisha Police has begun extensive preparations to ensure a safe, secure and orderly celebration of the festival in Puri.

A high-level review meeting was held at the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Director General of Police (DGP) Shri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania to assess security, crowd management and traffic arrangements for the event.

High-Level Review of Security Measures

During the meeting, the DGP reviewed preparations related to crowd control, traffic regulation and law-and-order management, keeping in view the expected arrival of lakhs of devotees in Puri for the holy occasion.

He directed senior officers to work in close coordination at all levels to ensure the smooth conduct of Debasnana Purnima as well as the upcoming Rath Yatra without any disruptions.

Additional Director General of Police (Modernisation), Shri Soumendra Kumar Priyadarshi, presented a detailed plan on the management of the festival and security deployment.

Massive Police Deployment Planned

To maintain peace and order within and around the Shree Jagannath Temple, Odisha Police will deploy a total of 72 platoons of police force during the festival.

The security setup will include 6 SPs/Commandants, 17 Additional SPs, 42 DSPs, 94 Inspectors, 352 SI/ASIs, 53 Havildars and 428 Constables. Senior officers will supervise key locations to ensure effective crowd management and quick response to emergencies.

Advanced Surveillance and Crowd Management

Special and strengthened barricading arrangements have been made to facilitate smooth darshan for devotees at the Snana Mandap. The system is designed to ensure orderly movement and prevent overcrowding.

The temple premises, surrounding areas and barricaded routes will be monitored through advanced CCTV surveillance systems. Special crack teams will remain on standby to respond to any emergency situation.

Anti-Snatching Squad and Striking Force on Alert

To curb incidents such as pickpocketing and chain-snatching, dedicated Anti-Snatching Squads will be deployed. In addition, a specialised Striking Force will remain ready to tackle any unforeseen situation.

The DGP also directed officials to maintain close coordination with the district administration and other key departments to ensure the successful and peaceful conduct of Debasnana Purnima 2026.

Several senior police officers attended the meeting, while officials from Puri and other districts joined through virtual mode to review and finalise security arrangements.