Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious day for Hindus when sisters tie a Rakhi on their brother's wrist and seek his protection and well-being for them. Talking to Asian Voice, Pooja Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police for the traffic department in Rajkot says, “early morning of this auspicious day, the traffic police were as usual on duty and caught a number of people breaking traffic rules while visiting their sister’s place for the Rakhi-tying ceremony.”
According to Pooja, “even the cops felt awful about fining brothers for attending Raksha Bandhan festivities. DCP Pooja then came up with an idea to tie Rakhis on the wrists of all those who were caught breaking the traffic rules instead of imposing a hefty fine. Police made full preparations, as their personnel stood with a tray full of Kanku (vermilion), flowers and rakhis among other things. Women police force then tied Rakhis on the wrist of traffic rule violators.
This protocol was followed by the police at 7-8 traffic points in the city. In fact a total 262 Rakhis were tied up by the police personnel instead of fining traffic rule violators. The police deserve credit for implementing this idea, that actually embarrassed people who were caught breaking rules while at the same time making them cheerful. The incident will etch in their minds and they will think twice before breaking traffic rules in future.