High security, traffic arrangements in place for Puri's Bahuda Yatra today

In preparation for the Bahuda Yatra in Puri, which marks the return of the deities to the Jagannath Temple on Monday, authorities have made elaborate arrangements and security measures are in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the procession.Odisha ADG (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar said that security forces are on high alert and the entire city is under comprehensive CCTV surveillance."All the arrangements have been made. Entrance for normal devotees has been stopped. As per the rituals, things will start at 8 in the morning. Force deployment begin at 6 a.m. Our main concern is traffic. This year, we have implemented one of the finest traffic arrangements, and everyone is appreciating it. The security arrangements have also been upgraded, and we aim to ensure that no problems occur when devotees pull the deities. The forces are in high morale, and everything is well-placed," Kumar said while speaking to ANI on Sunday.He further said that puja will be conducted, and afterward, ...