Security beefed up in Cuttack for president's visit today
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Security has been heightened across the city, with 70 platoons of police, eight platoons of traffic personnel and five fire brigade units deployed to ensure smooth and secure movement of the president.
A team from the Special Protection Group visited the venues on Monday to inspect security measures. The areas under high security surveillance include Ravenshaw University, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Sarala Bhawan and other venues.
Police checkpoints, sniffer dogs, anti-sabotage teams and rooftop surveillance have been activated across Cuttack.
Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo said strict coordination is being maintained among multiple agencies to ensure the president's safety. "A total of 70 platoons of police forced have been deployed in and around the city," he said.
"An advisory on traffic norms that need to be followed during her visit has also been issued," he added.
"We have implemented a multi-layered security plan covering all entry-exit routes and event venues. Citizens are requested to cooperate with the security forces and avoid unnecessary travel in high-security zones during the president's movements," Dnyandeo said.
"Traffic diversions and controlled movement will be in place along the route from Bhubaneswar to Cuttack. Public entry to the venues will be limited and thorough frisking protocols will be followed," Dnyandeo added.
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On Tuesday, Murmu will grace the 13th annual convocation of Ravenshaw University and lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of three buildings of Ravenshaw Girls' High School. She will also grace the birth anniversary celebrations of Adikabi Sarala Das and present the Kalinga Ratna Award.
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