Mumbai: A message of fraternity, unity and mutual respect resonated at the Bandra West Police Station as members of various communities came together to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with police personnel.

Members of an interfaith group, the Bombay Catholic Sabha (BCS) – St. Peter’s Unit, and the Nashabandi Mandal Maharashtra State visited the police station and tied rakhi on the wrists of police personnel as a gesture of affection, solidarity and respect.

The rakhis were tied by the women participants, including Ms Dimple Chedda, symbolising the bond of protection and harmony between the police and the community they serve and protect.

PI Patil, Police Constable Ram Khomne, PSI Mohite and ASI Bhoi of Bandra West Police Station were present during the celebration.

Representatives of the participating organisations, including Mr Brian D’Souza, Ms Lilian Pace, Sister Jenny, Sister Anita, Ms Dimple Chedda, Mr Aloysius Athade, Mr Manuel D’Souza and Mr Bosco D’Souza, took part in the programme.

The celebration highlighted the importance of communal harmony, interfaith understanding and stronger ties between citizens and the police. The initiative was warmly appreciated by the police personnel and served as a reminder that festivals can bring people from different faiths together through friendship, respect and a shared spirit of unity.