Bhubaneswar, Dec. 27 -- The Commissionerate Police have put in place an elaborate security and traffic management plan ahead of Zero Night celebrations in Bhubaneswar, deploying 15 platoons of police force across key locations to prevent untoward incidents and ensure public safety during New Year festivities.

Police Commissioner S Dev Dutta Singh said heightened security arrangements will be in effect throughout the night, with special focus on crowd control, traffic regulation, prevention of drunken driving, and safety of women.

All police stations have been directed to closely monitor their respective jurisdictions and respond swiftly to any law-and-order or emergency situation.

"We have deployed 15 platoons of police force along wit...