Bhubaneswar: With security concerns escalating due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Odisha’s Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari assured citizens that the state is fully prepared to face any potential threats, including drone-based attacks.
“The state is well-equipped to handle any situation. There is no need for panic. We are in constant coordination with the central government, the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Odisha Police, and paramilitary forces to ensure the safety of our people,” stated Minister Pujari while speaking to reporters.
The Odisha Police is on high alert, closely monitoring sensitive locations across the state. In response to growing security threats, the government has regulated drone operations to mitigate any possible risks from the air or sea.
“In this war-like situation, security forces are working around the clock to maintain peace and order,” Pujari added.
The statement comes at a time when national security has been ramped up, with the Indian Army’s launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’ to combat terrorism. In line with national efforts, the Odisha government has taken precautionary steps to protect critical infrastructure, including key sites such as All India Radio, Doordarshan, the Hirakud Dam, Jagannath Temple, and defense installations.
Minister Pujari also revealed that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had convened a high-level meeting to review the security situation.
“The Chief Minister has instructed relevant departments to bolster surveillance and security around these strategic locations. Increased patrolling has been deployed to ensure public safety,” Pujari said.
The state government assured the public of its readiness to handle any situation with the full backing of central forces and the collective efforts of state and national security agencies.
