15 CAPF companies, 13k cops to be deployed in Puri during Rath: DGP

15 CAPF companies, 13k cops to be deployed in Puri during Rath: DGP

Odisha DGP says 15 CAPF companies and 13,000 police will be deployed in Puri for Rath Yatra on July 16, with traffic, crowd control and cyber safety steps.

Rath Yatra 2026: Elite Black Cat Commandoes, 15 companies of CAPF to be deployed in Odisha’s Puri

Bhubaneswar: As many as 15 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and elite Black Cat Commandoes or National Security Guard (NSG) will be deployed for the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Odisha’s Puri city. This was revealed during a high-level meeting on the security arrangements for the annual festival in Puri today. Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania chaired the review meet. Altogether 13,000 security personnel, in…

Odisha Crime Branch Launches Cyber Safety Campaign, Blocks 212 Fake Hotel Websites Ahead Of Puri Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar: With lakhs of devotees set to throng Puri for the Rath Yatra next week, the Crime Branch of Odisha Police has launched a comprehensive Cyber Safety Awareness Campaign to visitors from online fraud during the festival. The drive aims to raise awareness about cybercrime, promote safe online practices, and ensure swift assistance in the event of any cyber-related incident during Rath Yatra. Officials said a dedicated Cyber Safety Aware…

Odisha Police Finalises Security Plan for Rath Yatra 2026 in Puri

Odisha Police has intensified preparations for the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, scheduled for July 16 in Puri. A high-level review meeting chaired by Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania was held at the Town Hall premises earlier today to ensure flawless and disciplined management of the grand festival. DGP Khurania affirmed that the police administration is fully alert and committed […] The post Odisha Police Finalis…