Odisha Govt Deploys Officers in Puri for Law & Order Maintenance during New Year 2026

Bhubaneswar: To ensure smooth maintenance of law and order amid the expected influx of pilgrims and tourists in Puri during the New Year 2026 celebrations, the Odisha Government has deployed several OAS-A (JB) and ORS officers as Executive Magistrates in Puri district.

The appointments will remain in force from December 31, 2025, to January 2, 2026, and are aimed at strengthening public safety arrangements, particularly in and around the Shree Jagannath Temple and major tourist locations, including the Puri beach.

“In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 [corresponding to Section 20(1) of the Cr.P.C., 1973], the State Government hereby appoints the following OAS-A (JB) and ORS officers as Executive Magistrates in the district of Puri for maintenance of law and order during the ensuing New Year–2026 from 31.12.2025 to 02.01.2026,” an official notification issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department stated.