Cuttack: As many as 50 platoons force and 300 senior police officers will be deployed across Cuttack city to maintain law and order during Kalipuja and Diwali. DCP Pinak Mishra said that six Additional DCP-ranked officers, 37 ACsP, and 55 Inspectors will be on heading the forces.
“Steps have been taken to check petty and major crimes during the puja. People have been directed to remain careful while bursting crackers. The bursting of crackers is allowed between 8 pm to 10 pm. Those violating will be punished,” he said.
A joint team of police and Odisha State Pollution Control Board will go around the city to ensure strict adherence of directions. Maa Kali will be worshipped at 90 pandals in the Silver City.
