Odisha

Illegal Buildings Around Puri Jagannath Temple To Be Demolished On Aug 19

Puri: In the wake of the intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack on the Jagannath Temple in Puri, the district administration has decided to tighten security at the 12th century shrine.

In a step in that direction, buildings around the boundary wall (Meghanada Pachari), which are not in in any activity related to Jagannath culture and tradition, will be demolished.

The demolition drive will begin from August 19, said the administration in a release.

OB Bureau

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