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In wake of the tragic stampede during the world famous Rath Yatra in Puri, ADG Soumendra Priyadrashi has been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing police operations on Sunday.

Priyadrashi will be in charge of police management during the ongoing Rath Yatra in the holy city. A directive regarding this appointment has been issued by the State Police Headquarters.

Earlier, as part of immediate administrative reshuffle following the incident, Puri District Collector and Superintendent of Police have been transferred. Chanchal Rana has been appointed as the new District Collector, while Pinak Mishra will take charge as th...