Odisha

Bahuda Yatra Curbs: Police Officials Restricted From Visiting Puri

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OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Further tightening the restrictions on the movement of people till Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings in Puri to prevent spread of coronavirus, the visit of police officials to the Pilgrim Town has been prevented.

No police personnel other than those posted and deputed in Puri district is allowed to visit the Pilgrim Town on official duty till July 4, a communique issued by the Police Headquarters, Cuttack with approval from DGP Abhay said.

“Possibility of some officers alone or with family visiting Puri on the pretext of official work or otherwise for darshan cannot be totally ruled out. Hence, it is hereby laid down that other than officers posted in Puri district and those deputed for L & O duty, no officer will be permitted to go on official duty to Puri till July 4,” the order said.

It may be noted that a police officer of Jajpur tried to enter the Jagannath temple in Puri despite the lockdown restrictions recently.

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OB Bureau

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