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The Odisha government is reportedly preparing to tighten security across all known 'lovers' points' in the state following public outrage over the alleged gangrape of a young woman at Gopalpur beach.

The administration has indicated that plans in this regard are moving forward with full steam, especially after the Gopalpur incident triggered an urgent reassessment of safety measures at secluded tourist locations, especially those frequented by young couples.

In an interaction with media persons, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Tourism and Women & Child Development portfolios, said that multiple high-leve...