Puri: In view of rising cases of COVID-19, the Puri district administration Friday decided to clamp prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC against gathering around Narendra Puskarini and the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) office during Chandan Yatra.
“Ten platoons of police force will be deployed in this town during the event. Two control rooms will be set up. Also an identical number of enforcement teams will be formed to ensure the smooth conduct of the 21-day long festival,” SP Kanwar Vishal Singh said at a press conference here.
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“The prohibitory orders have been clamped to prevent gathering of people on Grand Road between Jagannath Temple and Narendra tank during the festival. Strict action will be taken against violators,” the district police chief said.
Notably, the SJTA had decided Tuesday to observe Chandan Yatra this year as well as carry out the rituals sans devotees.
The Chandan Yatra and Akshaya Tritiya in Srimandir tradition are significant festivals as they mark the beginning of preparation as well as construction of chariots for the world famous Rath Yatra.
PNN