Dikhyaa Mohanty 
For everyone’s safety and security, the Commissionerate Police has released a few warnings and guidelines, which the revelers are kindly asked to abide by. In an interview with the media, Cuttack DCP Pinak Mishra urged the guests to avoid wearing bulky, expensive jewelry to prevent snatching. Likewise, parents who wish to bring their kids to the fair need to put their phone number in their kids’ pockets so that parents can get in touch with them in case their kids get lost in the crowd.
The elderly were advised by the DCP to stay away from the ground during rush and peak hours. Enough troops have been brought in to ensure that there is never an undesirable circumstance on the fairground. Eight special teams have been sent to the ground, and up to 25 aid posts have been established. Sixty platoon police officers are currently on the ground. CCTV will be monitoring the whole fairground as well as the Ring Road that leads to the location. According to the DCP, police officers in plain clothes will also patrol to keep an eye out for snatching, pickpocketing, molestation, and eve teasing.
Three main roads that connect the Bali Yatra ground will not be open to heavy vehicles. It is requested of visitors to park their cars in the designated lot. Bhuasuni Field allows four-wheelers to be parked, while Christian Field is for all vehicles. Parking is only permitted for two-wheelers at Daya Ashram field and Karttikeswar Gada. Through an advisory, the Commissionerate police stated that two-, three-, and four-wheelers can be parked at the parking lot on the opposite side of the Chief Justice residence. Additionally, police have created a smartphone app called “AMA BALIYATRA” that allows users to navigate designated parking areas and view the city’s traffic situation in real time.
