Odisha CM orders administrative overhaul after Puri stampede; key officers reassigned

With a number of essential Rath Yatra occasions approaching, the CM has reassigned skilled IAS and IPS officers to make sure tighter coordination and public security.

In a decisive transfer, ADG SK Priyadarshi has been positioned in total cost of police preparations for the Rath Yatra and associated rituals along with his current obligations, an official stated.

Further strengthening the highest administrative construction, senior bureaucrat Saswata Mishra has been appointed as Principal Secretary to the CM, a publish mendacity vacant since Nikunja Dhal proceeded on central deputation.

Mishra may even proceed as Principal Secretary, Finance Department, and Chairman, IDCO.

The CM has additionally engaged former Puri Collector Arvind Agarwal as the general in-charge of the Rath Yatra.

The administrative motion got here swiftly after the stampede sparked nationwide outrage.

Within hours, Puri Collector Siddharth Sekhar Swain and Puri SP Vinit Agarwal had been faraway from their posts.

Additionally, DCP Vishnu Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhi have been suspended from service.

DIG STF Pinak Mishra has been appointed as the brand new Puri SP. Despite his promotion to DIG rank, Mishra has been directed to perform as SP throughout the Yatra, citing the essential nature of the function. Sources confirmed he assumed cost inside hours of the switch order.

To guarantee full transparency, Majhi has ordered an administrative inquiry into the incident, to be performed by Development Commissioner Anu Garg, a senior officer recognized for her agency administrative strategy.

The inquiry will goal to find out lapses and suggest corrective measures.

Some of probably the most important upcoming occasions are Sandhya Darshan on July 4, Bahuda Jatra on July 5, Suna Besa on July 6 and Niladeri Bije on July 8.

These occasions entice lakhs of devotees, with the Suna Besa anticipated to attract most folks.

“The congregation may exceed 15 lakh people this year for the Suna Besa,” a temple official stated.

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