11 Feb | Punjab’s Anti-Gangster Success, NRI Flight Demands & T20 WC Alert | Today Update | Radio Haanji
Host:-
Gautam Kapil
Gautam Kapil reports on the 2,500+ arrests in Punjab's Operation Prahar 2.0, Satnam Singh Sandhu’s push for direct NRI flights, and a critical child safety warning for parents on Radio Haanji 1674 AM.
The bond between the Punjabi diaspora in Australia and our roots in India is fueled by information and safety. On today’s Today Update, Gautam Kapil brings you the stories that matter most to our community’s security and convenience.
We start with a major victory for peace in Punjab. The 72-hour "Operation Prahar 2.0" has concluded with a massive impact, resulting in over 2,500 arrests across the state. This crackdown, led by DGP Gaurav Yadav, specifically targeted drug smugglers and gang-related activities that have long worried our families back home. For our listeners in Melbourne and Sydney who have parents or property in Punjab, this news is a significant relief—a step toward a safer, drug-free "Rangla Punjab."
For our NRI community, there is a powerful voice speaking for us in Parliament. MP Satnam Singh Sandhu has officially urged the Union Government to grant PoC (Point of Call) status to Chandigarh Airport. He is demanding direct international flights to London, Singapore, and Vancouver, and we hope Melbourne and Sydney are next on that list! This move would end the long, exhausting road trips to Delhi for our families, making the journey home to see our elders much smoother. It’s about more than just travel; it’s about making the connection to our roots easier for the next generation.
On the local Australian front, the T20 World Cup excitement is hitting home as Australia faces Ireland today in Colombo. With stars like Mitchell Marsh leading an inexperienced pace attack due to injuries to Cummins and Hazlewood, our local community is glued to the screens. Sports have always been a way for us to bond, whether we are cheering for the Baggy Greens or the Men in Blue.
Protecting Our Children: The Roblox Crisis
Finally, we must address a topic that strikes at the heart of our households. Gautam Kapil issues a stern warning regarding the gaming platform Roblox. While your teenagers might see it as just a game, the reality of "condo games" promoting pornography and suicidal content is a growing threat. Predators are bypassing filters to reach children in their own bedrooms. As a community that values family bonding above all, we urge you to check your children's devices tonight. Let's keep our "heere" (diamonds)—our children—safe from these digital shadows.
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