ASI Neelam educates students about good touch and bad touch, self-defence, cyber safety and the emergency helpline number 112
YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK
Under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal, different teams of the district police are continuing to visit educational institutions to educate students about personal safety, self-protection and awareness-related issues. As part of this ongoing initiative, ASI Neelam of the Police Safe City Team visited Government Middle School, Khera Farm, where students were provided important information about good touch and bad touch, self-defence, cyber safety and the emergency helpline number 112.
The awareness programme was aimed at helping children understand personal safety from an early age and encouraging them to seek help immediately if they find themselves in an uncomfortable, unsafe or emergency situation.
During the interaction, ASI Neelam explained the concept of good touch and bad touch to the students in simple and age-appropriate language. She told the children that they should understand the importance of personal boundaries and remain aware of the safety of their bodies.
Students were advised that if any person attempts to touch them in an inappropriate manner or behaves in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable, frightened or unsafe, they should not remain silent. Instead, they should immediately inform their parents, teachers or another trusted adult.
ASI Neelam stressed that children should never feel that they have to hide such experiences. She encouraged them to speak openly with responsible and trusted adults whenever they encounter behaviour that makes them uncomfortable.
The session also focused on the importance of self-defence and personal awareness. Students were encouraged to remain alert to their surroundings and avoid placing themselves in potentially unsafe situations. They were told that awareness, confidence and the ability to seek timely assistance can play an important role in personal safety.
The police official also cautioned students against being misled or influenced by strangers. Children were advised not to blindly trust unknown persons and to remain careful while interacting with people they do not know.
They were told that in any situation involving danger, fear or an emergency, they should avoid panicking and immediately seek help from their parents, teachers, family members or other trusted adults.
A key part of the awareness programme was information about the 112 emergency helpline. ASI Neelam explained that students can contact the police through 112 in a genuine emergency requiring immediate assistance.
However, children were also advised to use the emergency helpline responsibly and only in situations where police or emergency support is genuinely required. The students were made aware that unnecessary or false calls can affect the ability of emergency services to respond to people who may actually need urgent assistance.
The Safe City Team also discussed cyber safety with the students. In an increasingly digital environment, children were encouraged to remain cautious while using mobile phones, the internet and online platforms.
Students were advised to be careful while communicating with unknown people online and to immediately inform their parents or teachers if they come across any suspicious activity or interaction that makes them uncomfortable.
The police team emphasised that children should not hesitate to report anything unusual or suspicious. Whether an incident takes place in person or online, timely communication with parents, teachers and other trusted adults can help prevent potentially harmful situations.
Police officials said that providing children with safety-related knowledge at a young age helps prepare them mentally to recognise unsafe behaviour and respond appropriately. Awareness programmes in schools, they said, can play an important role in building confidence among students and helping them understand that their safety and well-being should always be treated as a priority.
The programme also encouraged students to ask questions and clear their doubts about personal safety and emergency response. The children participated enthusiastically in the session and interacted with the police team about various safety-related issues.
Teachers of Government Middle School, Khera Farm, appreciated the initiative and the information shared by the Safe City Team. Such awareness programmes, they said, can help students become more conscious about their surroundings and better understand the importance of seeking help when necessary.
The district police have been conducting similar awareness activities at educational institutions as part of their broader effort to create a safer environment for students. The initiative combines information about personal safety, responsible behaviour, cyber awareness and access to emergency assistance.
The police department believes that educational institutions can play an important role in spreading safety awareness among children. Schools provide an opportunity to reach students directly and equip them with practical information that may prove useful in everyday life.
Through sessions on topics such as good touch and bad touch, self-defence, emergency response, cyber safety and awareness about strangers, the police aim to help students develop a better understanding of their rights and personal security.
The ongoing campaign is expected to continue across different educational institutions in the district. Police teams will continue interacting with students and spreading awareness about safety measures, emergency support systems and the importance of reporting suspicious or unsafe activities.
Officials said the objective is not only to provide students with a safer educational environment but also to ensure that they are aware of the basic steps they can take to protect themselves and seek help whenever required.
The awareness programme at Government Middle School, Khera Farm, was another step in the district police’s continuing effort to strengthen child safety awareness and promote responsible use of emergency services among students.
With police teams regularly reaching out to schools and other educational institutions, the campaign aims to build greater awareness among young people and ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge to identify unsafe situations, seek support from trusted adults and contact emergency services when there is a genuine need.
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