Odisha heightens coastal and strategic security amid rising tensions

In view of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Odisha government on Friday (May 9, 2025) intensified security across key defence installations and its extensive coastline, citing potential external threats.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that credible intelligence inputs had prompted heightened vigilance around the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur - India’s premier missile testing facility - and the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. “We apprehend a potential threat of a Pakistan-originated attack, possibly from the Bay of Bengal side. While the Centre is fully apprised, the State government is taking all necessary precautions,” he said.

source:thehindu.com