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Indian community ties 'rakhi' to police and ambulance crews, honouring and thanking everyday protectors
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Melbourne's Indian community marked Raksha Bandhan on Saturday, 29 August by tying rakhis to Victoria Police officers, State Emergency Service volunteers and St John Ambulance staff, extending the sibling festival to those who help keep the community safe. SBS Hindi's Nabeel Hasan spoke to police officers, community members and event organisers about how the gesture builds trust between diverse communities and emergency services in Australia.