The physical fitness test for Home Guard recruitment in Bhubaneswar, scheduled for July 16, has been postponed to July 18 due to law and order concerns arising from protests. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had called for a sit-in protest at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, prompting the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police to take precautionary measures.
Exam Details:
- Date: The physical fitness test will now be held on July 18 at the same venue and time as previously announced.
- Venue: The test will be conducted at the 7th Odisha Special Armed Forces in Bhubaneswar.
- Reason for Postponement: The decision was made considering the transportation difficulties faced by candidates and ensuring their safety.
Protest Background:
- BJD Protest: The BJD's protest is in response to the tragic death of Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, who died after setting herself ablaze over alleged harassment by a professor.
- Security Measures: The police have taken strict security measures, including deploying personnel and using drones to monitor the protesters.