The Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar has implemented extensive security measures in and around the Odisha Legislative Assembly in preparation for the upcoming budget session starting on February 17. A security rehearsal was conducted by the police, emphasizing multi-layer protection and coordinated deployment. Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh mentioned that a comprehensive mock drill was carried out to assess readiness and ensure effective security management during the session.
Around 35 platoons of police force, along with over 100 police officers including Additional DCPs and ACPs, will be stationed inside the assembly premises and its vicinity. Special Tactical Unit (STU) has been deployed to handle potential anti-terror situations, and Quick Reaction Teams are positioned at seven strategic locations. Additionally, plain-clothes officers have been assigned to guarantee the smooth functioning of the assembly.
The security arrangement encompasses armed, unarmed, and plain-clothes personnel to maintain surveillance and response capabilities in critical areas. Senior officers and various operational units participated in the rehearsal to evaluate coordination and response readiness in real-time. Special security measures are being put in place for the Governor’s visit to deliver the customary address at the beginning of the session.
In preparation for the budget session, police have heightened security at sensitive points based on intelligence inputs. An all-party meeting chaired by the speaker of the Odisha assembly, Surama Padhy, was held to ensure the session’s smooth conduct. The session will commence with the Governor’s address, followed by a two-day discussion, and the State Budget presentation on February 20 by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also serves as the Finance Minister.
The sixth session of the 17th Odisha Assembly is scheduled to conclude on April 8, with 28 working days divided into two phases.
