New Year Rush: Puri administration cancels leave of district officials for six days
Puri(By Abhishek Mohanty): Anticipating a heavy influx of devotees during the New Year period, the Puri district administration has cancelled the leave of all district-level officials for six days, from December 30 to January 4, to ensure smooth management of the expected rush.
Puri Collector and District Magistrate Dibya Jyoti Parida ordered the cancellation of leave, directing all officials to remain on duty during the period. He said the decision was taken in view of the large number of devotees expected during New Year celebrations as per the Gregorian calendar.
The Collector instructed officials to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees and to extend proper hospitality to visitors.
Meanwhile, Puri Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh said comprehensive security and crowd management arrangements have been put in place. Additional police personnel have been deployed to regulate the movement of devotees at the Shree Jagannatha Temple.
He added that CCTV cameras and public address systems have been installed at all sheds around the temple.
Security checkpoints have also been set up for vehicle checking and frisking, while police patrolling across the city has been intensified.
To ensure an incident-free New Year’s Eve, Puri Police have held meetings with hotel owners. A parking advisory has also been issued to ensure smooth traffic flow in the city.
