Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania on Friday reviewed the security arrangements for the upcoming visit of President Droupadi Murmu on August 3.
The DGP directed all units to strictly adhere to the Blue Book protocols for VVIP security. Nodal officers are being designated to ensure seamless coordination among departments. Preparatory measures include anti‑sabotage checks, intensified track patrolling, and manning of all level crossings along the route. Railway staff assigned for platform duty are being identified in advance, with duty passes issued for smooth access.
Comprehensive arrangements such as drone surveillance and continuous venue inspections are underway to strengthen preparedness. The DGP emphasised close coordination between Police, Railways, and administrative authorities to ensure a smooth, secure, and dignified visit for the President.
Senior officials, including Director (Intelligence) R.P. Koche, ADGP (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar, ADGP (SAP) Rajesh Kumar, Commissioner of Police (BBSR‑CTC) Dr. Devadatta Singh, Principal Chief Security Commissioner (ECoR) Alok Bohra, IGP (CR) Satyajit Naik, and SP, CID‑CB Vivekananda Sharma, attended the meeting.
According to the itinerary, President Murmu is expected to arrive in Bhubaneswar by special aircraft from New Delhi on the afternoon of August 3. She will proceed by road to Jagadguru Kripalu University (JKU) near Banki in Cuttack district to inaugurate the institution before returning to Bhubaneswar for the night.
On August 4, she will travel by train to Brahmapur, keeping in view monsoon conditions, followed by a road journey to Taptapani in Ganjam district. There, she will offer prayers and perform aarti at the revered Maa Kandhuni Devi Temple in T Gobindapur panchayat under Sanakhemundi block and participate in a tree plantation programme.
The schedule also includes a visit to Dhabaleswar temple near Brahmapur-Gopalpur. She is slated to stay overnight in Brahmapur and return to Bhubaneswar by train on August 5 before flying back to the national capital.