Tight security in Bhubaneswar ahead of PM Modi’s Odisha visit today

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Bhubaneswar: Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in Bhubaneswar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha on Sunday.

As per reports, A total of 56 platoons of police personnel will be deployed, with 10 senior officers overseeing security.

As many as 223 sub-inspectors and assistant sub-inspectors will also be engaged, while a four-layer security cover will be maintained for the Prime Minister.

Police have conducted a convoy rehearsal involving 28 vehicles, with security tightened along the route from Jatni to Bhubaneswar. Traffic restrictions will come into effect from 5:40 pm, and security checks are underway at the helipad ground.

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The capital city has also been decorated with posters, banners and BJP flags ahead of the visit. From the airport to Infovalley-II, preparations are in full swing to welcome the Prime Minister.

During his visit, Modi will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s new data centre and Cyber Security Training Institute at Infovalley-II on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.

Police have issued a special traffic advisory for the high-profile visit, with movement between the airport and the RBI data centre set to be regulated during specific hours. Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes to avoid inconvenience.

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