BHUBANESWAR: Ahead of Rath Yatra, Puri police on Thursday formed a brigade of local volunteers, namely Yuva Shakti, to assist police in rendering different public services to devotees.
At least 50 youngsters from seven localities — Dolamandap Sahi, Kundheibenta Sahi, Kalikadevi Sahi, Balisahi, Goudabada Sahi, Harchandi Sahi and Markandeswar Sahi — have been enrolled in the Yuva Shakti team.