India, April 13 -- With Hanuman Jayanti set to be celebrated across Odisha tomorrow, the State Police put in place elaborate security arrangements to ensure a peaceful observance of the festival, which coincides with 'Pana Sankranti'-the Odia New Year.

Following a high-level law and order review via video conferencing, ADG (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar stated 200 platoons of police forces will be deployed at key locations across the State. In addition, 10 platoons of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and three platoons of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) will be stationed in areas considered sensitive or prone to disturbances.

To bolster surveillance, authorities will use 40 drones and 600 CCTV cameras to monitor major cities and towns....