Bhubaneswar, Feb. 12 -- If you are a resident of Bhubaneswar city and planning a wedding function, from now onwards you have to get permission from the Commissionerate Police before organising the event.

After the incident of miscreants making off with gift items and cash amounting to Rs 5 lakh from a marriage pandal in the Badagada area, the Commissionerate Police has swung into action and come up with some measures and tips for both the bride and groom parties to avoid loots and thefts. While chalking out the plans, the organisers have to make allowances for these guidelines.

For wedding or reception parties, both bride and groom sides must apply for permission from the Commissionerate Police. It is mandatory for them to provide their...