Elaborate security measures for Durga immersion in Odisha

With about 300 Durga idols ready for immersion after the five-day long celebration, Commissionerate police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack have made elaborate security arrangements by deploying above 76 platoons of force in the twin cities.
While as many as 46 platoons (1 platoon comprises 30 personnel) force have been deployed in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar witnessed presence of 30 platoons of personnel.
"Elaborate arrangements have been made for smooth passage of 'Bhasani Utsav'. All the puja committees in Bhubaneswar have been instructed to finish the immersion of idols by 12 midnight tomorrow," Bhubaneswar DCP Satyabrata Bhoi said.
At least 12 senior police officers, including five SP rank officers, would oversee the security arrangement.

Members of Quick Action Team (QAT), Special Operation Group (SOG), anti-terror squad and plain-clothed personnel were also deployed to deal with any eventuality, police said.
The puja pandal organisers have been instructed to minimise sound level of the DJs below 58 decibel.

In Cuttack, the district administration has made arrangement for immersion of idols in artificial ponds at Devigada on the bank of Kathajodi river.
The idol immersion procession has already started since 8 am.
Personnel of Quick Action Team, Special Operation Group and striking force were also deployed besides 46 platoons of police personnel in Cuttack.