Heavy Security for New Year at Puri's Jagannath Temple
Puri police unveil a massive security plan for New Year, deploying 25 platoons for crowd control at Jagannath Temple and the beach. SP Prateek Singh ensures visitor safety.
Puri police unveil a massive security plan for New Year, deploying 25 platoons for crowd control at Jagannath Temple and the beach. SP Prateek Singh ensures visitor safety.
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