Bhubaneswar, 31 December (H.S.) : The Commissionerate Police has prohibited the organisation of marathons, walkathons and similar road-running events on the busy stretch between Behera Sahi Chhak and Nandankanan Square in the interest of public safety and smooth traffic movement.

In a public advisory, the Commissionerate Police noted that an increasing number of marathon and walkathon events are being organised on key city roads, resulting in traffic congestion and posing serious risks to commuters. The stretch from Kalinga Stadium to Nandankanan Square has been identified as a high-traffic corridor where such activities significantly disrupt vehicular movement and compromise public safety.

The police further clarified that submission of an application alone does not amount to permission. Event organisers must obtain prior written approval from the competent authority before making any arrangements for marathons, walkathons or similar road events. Organisers violating the directive will be liable for legal action and will bear responsibility for any financial losses arising from such unauthorised events, the advisory added.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda