CM Majhi asks officials to make Puri Rath Yatra 'incident-free'

Says Al-enabled CCTV cameras will monitor key areas across the pilgrim town

- PBD BUREAU/PTI

ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday asked officers to make this year's Rath Yatra in Puri 'indecent-free'.

Majhi gave this direction to the officers at a meeting to review preparedness made for the annual festival scheduled to be held here on June 27.

Speaking to media persons after the meeting, he said the administration is fully prepared for the smooth conduct of the Rath Yatra which attracts lakhs of devotees to Puri each year.

Sibling deities Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra travel from the Jagannath temple to another shrine (Gundicha) on chariots during the festival.

"The state administration has made all necessary arrangements to ensure an incident-free Rath Yatra," the CM said, adding that all departments are working in coordination in this regard.