Bhubaneswar: The state-level Independence day parade will be held at Exhibition Ground instead of the Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the state capital, informed Police Commissioner Satyajit Mohanty today.
The police commissioner also said that four troupes-Territorial Army, Telangana Police, Central Armed Police and Odisha Special Armed Police will participate in the state-level parade this year.
Earlier the authorities have identified three places ie Kalinga Stadium, Exhibition Ground and Janata Maidan for the for state-level Independence Day parade.
“Elaborate security arrangements will be put in place for smooth management of traffic to the parade venue,” said Mohanty.
Police said that the new venue could accommodate around 20000 spectators. “The venue has large vacant spaces for parking of vehicles. Besides adequate temporary toilets will also be set up at the venue,” said a police official.
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Ms Kalinga