Raksha Bandhan Celebrated with Thakurpukur Police Station Officers by BJP Ward 124 Gokul Roy, Ward President, Ward No. 124, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Raksha Bandhan Marked with a Visit to Thakurpukur Police Station
Women members of BJP Ward 124 marked Raksha Bandhan this year by visiting Thakurpukur Police Station and tying rakhis on the wrists of officers on duty. Led by Ward President Gokul Roy, the gesture extended the festival’s traditional theme of protection beyond family ties to the police personnel who serve the local community.
A Festival of Protection, Extended to the Community
Raksha Bandhan is traditionally observed between siblings as a symbol of protection and trust. This year, BJP Ward 124’s women workers widened that spirit to include the officers of Thakurpukur Police Station, who are responsible for day-to-day safety across the Thakurpukur–Barisha–Behala stretch of South Kolkata. The rakhi-tying ceremony took place at the station premises, with officers accepting the gesture as a mark of appreciation from local residents.
Gokul Roy’s Role in Organising the Initiative
Gokul Roy personally led the Ward 124 women workers through the initiative. He praised the participants for the gesture and thanked the officers of Thakurpukur Police Station for their continued work in the area, calling the event a simple but meaningful way of recognising everyday policing.
Why the Gesture Resonates Locally
Community outreach like this is often tied to a broader conversation about women’s safety in urban neighbourhoods. By engaging directly with officers at Thakurpukur Police Station, BJP Ward 124 aimed to reinforce an approachable, trust-based relationship between women residents and local police. Such interactions are common across Kolkata’s wards during festivals, functioning as informal outreach alongside official policing efforts.
For Thakurpukur residents, the event underscores three things: the visible, accessible presence of Thakurpukur Police Station within the community; an organised civic effort by Ward 124 under Gokul Roy’s leadership; and a continuing public dialogue around women’s safety and trust in local policing.
In Summary
The Raksha Bandhan celebration at Thakurpukur Police Station was a modest but symbolic effort by BJP Ward 124’s women workers, under Gokul Roy, to strengthen the bond between residents and local police in the Thakurpukur–Barisha–Behala area.
