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Politics
Odisha Assembly Session Secured with 36 Platoons, 11 QRTs and Drones
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 08:17 PM
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The state assembly session in Bhubaneswar is being guarded by 36 police platoons, 11 quick‑reaction teams and aerial drones, officials said.
Security officials have deployed a substantial force for the upcoming Odisha Legislative Assembly session in Bhubaneswar, comprising 36 police platoons, 11 Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and a fleet of surveillance drones. The deployment aims to ensure uninterrupted proceedings and to deter any potential threats.
The presence of multiple QRTs indicates a readiness to respond swiftly to any untoward incident, while the drones provide real‑time aerial monitoring of the assembly premises and surrounding areas. Such layered security measures are typical for high‑profile legislative gatherings in the state.
Authorities have not disclosed further operational details, but the scale of the deployment underscores the administration's focus on maintaining law and order during the session. The assembly is expected to convene as scheduled under this heightened security posture.
The presence of multiple QRTs indicates a readiness to respond swiftly to any untoward incident, while the drones provide real‑time aerial monitoring of the assembly premises and surrounding areas. Such layered security measures are typical for high‑profile legislative gatherings in the state.
Authorities have not disclosed further operational details, but the scale of the deployment underscores the administration's focus on maintaining law and order during the session. The assembly is expected to convene as scheduled under this heightened security posture.