India, Dec. 31 -- The Commissionerate Police has banned the organisation of marathons, walkathons and similar road runs on the busy stretch between Behera Sahi Chhak and Nandankanan Square in Bhubaneswar in the interest of public safety and smooth traffic movement.

In a public advisory, the Commissionerate Police said several marathon and walkathon events are being organised on important city roads, leading to traffic congestion and posing serious risks to commuters. The stretch from Kalinga Stadium to Nandankanan Square has been identified as a high-traffic corridor where such events can disrupt vehicular movement and endanger public safety.

The Commissionerate Police clarified that merely submitting an application does not mean permis...