India: Indian Police conduct mock chariot race for upcoming religious ceremony in Puri, Orisha.

Puri, India - July 13, 2026 Police in Puri, India conducted a mock chariot race on Monday July 13 in anticipation of an upcoming religious festival, the Gundicha Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings on July 16. The mock drill was held at the Reserve Police Line Ground here to deal with law and order situations, crowd management, and stampede-like situations. The mock drill was conducted by the policemen to be engaged in pulling the three chariots. Focus was on emergency response and creating green corridors for ambulances. In case of suffocation or medical emergency during the rush, the drill tested how quickly patients can be moved to hospital. NDRF, Police, traffic, volianter and health teams participated in the exercise to ensure a smooth and safe Rath Yatra.