Anti-drone system to be launched during Rath Yatra in Puri: DGP
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha police have decided to launch an advanced anti-drone system during the Puri Rath Yatra on June 27, said DGP Y B Khurania on Sunday.
The initiative follows a TOI report on April 2 about the govt's plans to equip the police with anti-drone capabilities to combat unauthorised drone operations across Odisha.
"The anti-drone system will debut during Rath Yatra. We are introducing the cutting-edge technology to ensure foolproof security during Rath Yatra celebrations. Thes system will effectively identify, monitor and neutralise any rogue drones in the temple's airspace, which is strictly designated as a no-fly zone," Khurania told TOI after reviewing the Rath Yatra security arrangements in Bhubaneswar.
The DGP said the anti-drone system's deployment is part of comprehensive security arrangements for the major festival that will draw lakhs of devotees, including VVIPs to Puri.
Khurania said that a specialised agency has been contracted to implement the technology. "The system is designed to automatically detect and ground rogue drones while ensuring our authorised police drones remain operational for surveillance purposes," he explained.
The anti-drone system will include radar detection capabilities, radio frequency analysis and optical sensors to identify flying objects within restricted airspace.
"We will use 300 AI-enabled CCTV cameras for security, crowd control and traffic management during Rath Yatra. A mobile application is being developed to help devotees locate parking lots and other police-related facilities. An advanced command and control centre is also being set up for effective monitoring and execution of our plans," the DGP said.
Vinit Agrawal, SP of Puri, emphasised the importance of the security measures. "Given the scale of the festival and its religious significance, we are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the safety of all participants. The anti-drone system and AI cameras will add another crucial layer to our security infrastructure," he said.
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