Bhubaneswar, Sep 30: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Durga Maha Ashtami.

"I extend my heartfelt wishes to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Durga Maha Ashtami, may Maa Durga bless you with happiness, strength, and prosperity," said Majhi.

Today is the eighth day, also known as Maha Ashtami or Maha Durga Ashtami, which is considered one of the most auspicious days. It marks the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, the demon.

To ensure smooth conduct of the Durga Puja, the Odisha Police have put in place adequate security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Sharadiya Durga Puja festival this year.

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The Commissionerate police has deployed 38 platoons of police force, 20 platoons of home guard, one company of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), one Special Tactical Unit (STU), and a bomb detection and disposal squad with equipment in Bhubaneswar.

Three DCP-rank officers, six Additional DCPs, 12 ACPs, 33 Inspectors,172 Sub Inspectors and Assistant SIs and 79 women constables have been deployed in Bhubaneswar for better supervision.

Similarly, plain-clothes police personnel have been deployed, and CCTV in all pandals have been installed to prevent crimes such as snatching, theft, and other anti-social activities.