A team of the National Disaster Response Force has been stationed in Puri as a precautionary measure due to the high footfall and scale of the event.
Puri (Odisha):The Puri district administration has deployed Al-based CCTV cameras to monitor the festivities and ensure security, surveillance, including traffic management during the Ratha Yatra 2025.
Speaking on the matter, Additional Director General of Police (Traffic), Dayal Gangwar, highlighted the significance of this technology in maintaining order and safety of devotees coming from cities, including Bhubaneswar and Konark. Mr Gangwar informed that the AI-powered CCTV cameras are playing a crucial role in assisting with surveillance and security.
"Yesterday, devotees followed the traffic restrictions and traffic regulation plan, and the same will remain in place today. We request everyone to cooperate with us in this... The arrangements made yesterday for devotees coming from Bhubaneswar and Konark will remain the same today... We request everyone to adhere to our restrictions... The AI system is greatly assisting us.", ADG Traffic Dayal Gangwar told ANI on Saturday.
#WATCH | Puri, Odisha: AI-based CCTV cameras are being used for surveillance and security purposes, including traffic management during #RathaYatra2025
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2025
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A sea of devotees gathered in Puri on Friday to witness the world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, embarked on the ceremonial journey from the Shri Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. All rituals related to the Rath Yatra are being conducted as per schedule amid heightened security arrangements, with coordinated efforts from multiple security forces and district authorities.
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