Puri police is successful the hearts of the aged and specifically abled devotees by serving to them get a glimpse of the deities – Lord Jagannath, Lord Balbhadra and Lady Subhadra – with the assistance of skilled volunteers. Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh stated following his common interactions with the general public, he got here to know that many aged, downtrodden and specifically abled individuals, who have been eager to have a darshan of the deities, are unable to go to Sri Mandir (Jagannath Temple) or Gundicha Temple, due to age-related illnesses.

“We facilitated the darshan of at least 300 elderly and specially abled devotees, aged between 70-100 years, till date,” Singh stated.

“We engaged Yuva Shakti volunteers to help the elderly and specially abled persons get a smooth darshan. Our personnel, who are posted at Gundicha Temple, are also helping them,” added Singh.

The Yuva Shakti programme was launched by Singh on May 4 forward of the Rath Yatra. “They were properly trained and sensitised by us on behavioural aspects and crowd control,” he stated. In a bid to inculcate a way of self-discipline and staff work among the many volunteers, a carrom match with police was additionally organised.

“I had never imagined that I could make the darshan, thanks to Puri Police for making it possible,” stated 80-year-old Sarangadhar Sarangi.

“I want to thank Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Puri Police for their efforts,” stated 100-year-old Jhumpi Prusty.

“My sons are away. Without the volunteers, it wouldn’t have been possible for me to visit Sri Mandir. I would also like to thank the Odisha CM for such an inititative,” 90-year-old Basant Kumar Das stated.

Disabled rights activist Jitendra Biswal additionally praised Puri Police for its initiative.

About 12 lakh devotees had flocked to the Grand Road exterior Shree Jagannath Temple on June 20 to witness the annual experience of the deities of their chariots to Gundicha Temple, which is their birthplace.

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