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Politics
18 Police Platoons Deployed in Bhubaneswar Ahead of Odisha Bandh
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 07:03 PM
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The Odisha government has ordered the deployment of 18 police platoons in Bhubaneswar to ensure law and order during the upcoming statewide bandh.
The state administration announced that a total of 18 police platoons will be positioned across Bhubaneswar in anticipation of the Odisha-wide bandh. The move is aimed at preventing any untoward incidents and maintaining public safety during the protest.
Security personnel will be stationed at key junctions, government offices and public transport hubs to monitor crowd movements and respond swiftly to any disturbances. Officials have also instructed local police units to remain on high alert throughout the bandh period.
The deployment comes as part of a broader strategy to ensure that essential services remain uninterrupted while allowing the bandh to proceed as planned. Authorities have urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement and avoid any activities that could jeopardize peace.
No specific timeline for the bandh has been disclosed, but the police presence is expected to remain active for the duration of the protest. The state government will review the situation and adjust security measures as needed.
Security personnel will be stationed at key junctions, government offices and public transport hubs to monitor crowd movements and respond swiftly to any disturbances. Officials have also instructed local police units to remain on high alert throughout the bandh period.
The deployment comes as part of a broader strategy to ensure that essential services remain uninterrupted while allowing the bandh to proceed as planned. Authorities have urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement and avoid any activities that could jeopardize peace.
No specific timeline for the bandh has been disclosed, but the police presence is expected to remain active for the duration of the protest. The state government will review the situation and adjust security measures as needed.