Curfew Withdrawn in Some Parts of Puri

Puri (Reporters Today Bureau): The curfew in Puri, which was imposed from 8.00 PM of 11th July to 8.00 PM of 13th July in view of the Ratha Jatra and Corona scare, has been withdrawn in some areas by the district district administration.
The curfew restrictions shall continue in the following areas in the town.
- From Badasankha to Banambar Chhak via Mishra Lane, Kumbharapada Sahi.
- From Banambar Chhak to Matiapada Chhak via Old Nabakalebar Road.
- From Matiapada Chhak to Asutosh Math Chhak.
- From Asutosh Math Chhak to Nilakantha Mandira Chhak.
- From Nilakantha Mandira Chhak to Badasankha.
The shutdown & curfew in the above areas will remain in force till 6.00 AM of 14th July in view of smooth Pahandi ritual of the deities from chariots to Adapa Mandap of Gundicha Temple.
Vehicle movement will not be allowed in the aforesaid areas other than the authorised vehicles and vehicles carrying essential services/ medical services during the aforesaid period.