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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Puri collector, SP review Alarnath Temple security
Puri: District collector (Puri) Siddharth Shankar Swain and SP Vinit Agrawal on Tuesday reviewed the security arrangements at Alarnath Temple in Brahmagiri. As per tradition, after Snan Purnima on June 11, there will be no darshan at Jagannath Temple for 14 days. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During this period, lakhs of devotees visit the Alarnath Temple for darshan. To ensure the safety of devotees, additional police forces will be deployed. Traffic arrangements, including parking, diversions and one-way traffic flow will be implemented on the roads leading to Brahmagiri. Police personnel will be stationed at every junction for traffic control. On the occasion, a coordination meeting was held between Swain, Agrawal, Alarnath temple servitors and the local administration. Puri police will also set up a 'feedback centre' on the temple premises. Senior officials, including additional SP Sushil Mishra, additional SP Deba Pratap, additional SP Soumya Ranjan Mallik, tehsildar of Brahmagiri, BDO and SDPO (Sadar) were also present.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Spying for Pakistan: ‘Verification under way; will investigate facts on Hisar woman's links with Odisha YouTuber,' says Puri SP
Puri Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal said, 'a verification of each and every information available is under way in the ongoing espionage investigation related to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and her alleged links with Odisha's YouTuber Priyanka Senapati.' Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of Hisar, Haryana, was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen. The police official said 'they are in touch with Haryana police over the matter.' Speaking to ANI, SP Vinit Agrawal said, 'After getting information about this incident, our verification is going on in this regard. After the verification is complete, we will put forward all the facts. Along with this, we are in touch with different agencies of different States, Central agency, Haryana Police and we will provide whatever information they need from us.' When asked about the alleged link between YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and Odisha's YouTuber Priyanka Senapati, SP Puri Vinit Agrawal said, ' We will verify everything and will come to you.' 'Jyoti Malhotra was interrogated for allegedly passing information to the Pakistani side. She allegedly met a Pakistani officer Ahsan-ur-Rahimin Delhi, travelled to Pakistan twice, and shared sensitive information,' according to police. During the preliminary investigation, the woman told the police that she went to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023 to apply for a visa and met a man named Ahsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish. YouTuber also told the police that after exchanging numbers, she started talking to Ahsan-ur-Rahim and travelled twice to Pakistan. Officials said 'the woman also told during investigation that Ahsan-ur-Rahim arranged for her stay and travel and arranged meetings with Pakistani security and intelligence agencies.' Haris Malhotra, father of the woman arrested by Haryana Police on charges of spying, has said that 'his daughter made YouTube videos and had visited Pakistan. He demanded return of phones taken by police.' He said that police first came to their house on Thursday (May 15, 2025). He said that 'police have taken their bank documents, phone, laptop, and passport.' He said his daughter used to visit Delhi and had been in Hisar for the last four-five days.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Prepare database of street hawkers: BJD
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition BJD on Wednesday urged the police to prepare a database of street hawkers and regulate them in the wake of the incident of rape of a girl involving a West Bengal-based hawker. The regional party, in a memorandum to Puri SP Vinit Agrawal, appreciated the swift police action for arresting the accused in the Pipili rape incident. There should be meticulous and transparent investigation into this case, ensuring that all evidence is collected and analysed with utmost diligence and that the perpetrator is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, the memorandum said. A street hawker, a resident of neighbouring West Bengal, on May 11 allegedly raped a girl in Pipili town. 'We call for the implementation of a strict regulatory framework for all street hawkers operating within Puri district, with a particular focus on those originating from outside Odisha,' the BJD said in the memorandum. 'This framework should include mandatory registration and verification procedures,' the party said. The police should create a comprehensive database containing the identities, addresses and relevant information of all street hawkers, it said. The BJD said that this database will facilitate effective monitoring and serve as a deterrent against potential criminal activity in the area. It also suggested enhancing police presence and proactive patrolling, particularly in vulnerable areas, including residential neighbourhoods and public spaces frequented by children. The Biju Janata Dal also advocated encouragement and implementation of community policing initiatives to foster trust and collaboration between law enforcement and locals, enhancing overall safety and security. The incident of rape that took place on Sunday evening in Pipili municipal area sparked outrage among locals. The victim's family filed a complaint at Pipili police station on Monday, following which the accused was arrested.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Puri police launch community engagement for smooth Rath Yatra
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Puri police initiated a community engagement programme to ensure smooth conduct of the state's largest annual festival, Rath Yatra , scheduled for June 27. Police officials led by SP Vinit Agrawal are conducting visits to various 'sahis' (lanes and by-lanes), engaging with residents to foster emphasise that local support is crucial for successful execution of the festival. "Objective of the extensive community outreach initiative is to ensure seamless coordination between law enforcement and local residents," the SP told interactions between law enforcement and residents, discussions centred on traffic management , auto-rickshaw movement restrictions, and ways to enhance community involvement. Residents are being encouraged to assist with traffic control in their localities and act as local guides for visitors from other states and countries."Community participation is the cornerstone of successful crowd management during Rath Yatra. We are actively involving local residents in our preparation," Agrawal SP has directed officers to identify vulnerable and congested areas while developing detailed plans for managing devotee crowds. He stressed the necessity of collaboration between temple authorities, police forces and local inhabitants to ensure devotees' safety and spiritual discussions with hoteliers and transport associations are planned, according to the SP. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Complete protection with iPru All-in-one Term Plan ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo "A detailed strategy addressing security, traffic control and crowd management is being developed to prevent any untoward incidents during the festival," he said."Huge numbers of devotees would throng Puri on important rituals like Nabajauban Darshan on June 26, Rath Yatra on June 27, Bahuda Yatra on July 5, Suna Besha on July 6 and Neeladri Bije on July 8. We will be ready with a foolproof security bandobast soon," another police official Monday, DGP Y B Khurania and his team assessed Rath Yatra security arrangements in Puri, considering Indo-Pak border tensions. The DGP instructed officers to maintain heightened vigilance and confirmed that RAF and CRPF personnel would supplement state security during the officers have received specific assignments regarding law enforcement, traffic control and crowd management. Intelligence teams have been established to prevent potential disruptive activities.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Unprecedented security cover in Odisha's Puri for Jagannath temple as India-Pakistan tensions
In response to heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Odisha Police have significantly increased security at Puri and the Jagannath Temple BHUBANESWAR: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Odisha Police on Friday placed the tourist destination Puri and the Jagannath Temple under unprecedented security cover. Armed police personnel took positions around the 12th-century shrine, which attracts lakhs of pilgrims annually and is considered among the potential high-risk targets in the country. On Tuesday, the National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a comprehensive security inspection at the iconic Jagannath Temple. The security audit focused particularly on anti-terror measures and crowd management during major festivals, including Rath Yatra, scheduled to be celebrated on 27 June. At least 240 police personnel have been deployed in and around the temple. Recently, the Odisha government accelerated the process of appointing officers for the newly raised Swatantra Shree Mandir Surakshya Vahini (SSMSV) at the Jagannath Temple. Operation Sindoor Air siren warning sounded in Chandigarh, residents advised to stay indoors J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan on high alert after Pak's failed drone attacks Conflict widens, India targets Lahore, Pindi, Karachi after foiling multiple Pakistani attacks The SSMSV comprises 1,083 armed personnel, including 720 sepoys and 240 havildars, along with other ranked officers. The SSMSV will coordinate with the National Security Guard for regular anti-terror drills. Their responsibilities include managing crises, contingencies, and unexpected situations arising from terrorism, extremism, and hostage scenarios targeting the Jagannath Temple. "We are on full alert mode. Proper checking and frisking of devotees are being carried out. We urge them to cooperate with the police during this emergency situation. Anti-sabotage personnel are conducting regular checks around the temple. Security teams are continuously monitoring CCTV footage at the command centre," Puri SP, Vinit Agrawal, said. For tourist safety, police authorities have intensified inspections at hotels and accommodation facilities near the beach. Hotel operators have been advised to notify the police about suspicious guests and have been instructed to properly verify guests' identification documents. Security checkpoints have been established at Puri's entry and exit points for thorough vehicle inspections. "Patrolling has been intensified along the Puri coastline, and marine fishing communities are alerted to keep a hawk's eye on vessels," a police official said.
