Non-servitors banned from climbing chariots throughout Rath Yatra: Odisha Law Minister

He additionally asserted that use of cell phones on the chariots shall be strictly prohibited.

Speaking to reporters, Harichandan stated, “No non-servitor will be allowed to climb the chariots. If any such person is found on the chariot, strong action including arrest will be taken. Also, servitors will not be allowed to carry mobile phones onto the chariots.”

To make sure the well timed completion of rituals and preserve self-discipline in the course of the ‘Pahandi Bije’ of the deities, the federal government has requested an inventory of servitors designated to carry out rituals on Rath Yatra day . “The final list will be enforced strictly,” the Minister stated.

Meanwhile, DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania held a gathering right here to overview the safety measures for the Rath Yatra.

The highway connecting Uttara Square close to Bhubaneswar to Puri shall be below CCTV surveillance, and efforts are underway to put in CCTV cameras alongside the Puri-Konark highway as properly, the DGP stated.

For the primary time, an built-in command and management centre shall be arrange on the Puri Town Police Station to watch crowd motion and site visitors.

“AI-enabled CCTV cameras are being installed at key locations in Puri for real-time monitoring,” he stated.

Traffic advisories shall be issued from the management room to information pilgrims and guests, he added.

Besides, a cell app has been developed by means of which individuals will get details about the route by means of which they may have the comfort to go to Puri in the course of the competition and park their autos, he knowledgeable.

Along with police personnel, fast motion power, Central Industrial Security Force and specialised businesses shall be deployed in Puri for the competition, he stated, including, “We have requested the authorities concerned for deployment of central forces.”

Drones and an anti-drone system will even be deployed in Puri in the course of the Yatra, he added.

Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja visited Puri on Sunday and took inventory of the development of chariots.

“Chariot construction is progressing as per schedule, and I am confident that it will be completed on time,” he informed reporters.

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