Bhubaneswar on High Alert after Terrorist Makes DGP Conference a Target
Bhubaneswar, November 28, 2024 – After being threatened by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the city of Bhubaneswar was placed on high alert ahead of the DGP conference that is planned to take place in the near future and is expected to include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval among its guests.
Incident Overview: One day before the 1st All India DGP/IGP conference, an individual who is the head of the prohibited organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), released a statement full of threats and attempts to ruin the conference. Pannun invited his fans in a video address to throw on masks and take shelter in temples and hotels in Bhopal so as to spoil the conference1.
Security Measures: The authorities have undertaken a range of security props to avoid an security breach. Several places in the Capital have been prohibited from flying and there are no drone zones. The state police in collaboration with central agencies are in place to safeguard the participants and restore decorum and order.
Official Statements: Odisha DGP YB Khurania informed the people that the state police is capable of addressing any emergency that may arise. “We are on high alert and monitoring the situation closely” he stated1.
Event Details: The December 1 hosting of the conference will see more that 200 security officers from the NIA, CRPF, BSF, NSG, IB, CISF and other security agencies under Amit Shah’ will meet as part of the DGP conference scheduled for November 30 to December 1. The aim of the conference is to enable sharing of ideas and planning on issues on national security1.
Public Reaction: The currents threatening letters have worried the residents of the city of Bhubaneswar. They have mainly placed the public on alert and directed them to report suspicious activities to the police at once.
Conclusion: With the city Bhubaneswar been the centre of hot debates on matters of great significance and with going on the clock towards the time the threats have certainly posed a dilemma to the state’s law enforcement agencies as maintaining order as well as the safety of those attending the conference is critical. The city is still very much on a security lockdown while preparations for the arrival of key security officials and other dignitaries are underway.
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