Bhubaneswar: The capital city is all set to mark Vijaya Dashami with the traditional ‘Ravan Podi Utsav’, where effigies of the demon king Ravana will go up in flames at seven prominent venues across the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD).

According to the Twin City Commissionerate Police, the burning of Ravana’s effigies—a ritual symbolising the triumph of good over evil—will be held at Naharkanta (Pahal PS), Baramunda (Khandagiri PS), Koradakanta and Bankual (Badagada PS), Gopalpur (Info-Valley PS), KIITS Road (Infocity PS), and Football Ground (Kapilaprasad Airfield PS).

This year, Bhubaneswar is hosting 193 Durga Puja pandals, drawing huge footfall of devotees and pandal-hoppers. To ensure smooth celebrations and public safety, the Commissionerate Police has rolled out extensive

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