Safe City team educates students on good touch, bad touch and emergency helpline 112 at Harnaul school
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Yamunanagar Police teams are conducting safety and awareness sessions at educational institutions across the district under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goel. As part of this initiative, the police Safe City team’s ASI Neelam visited Government Middle School, Harnaul, and spoke to students about personal safety, good touch and bad touch, self-defence and the emergency helpline 112.
Police said the outreach programme is aimed at helping children understand basic safety measures and respond confidently if they face inappropriate behaviour, an unsafe situation or a threat. Students were encouraged to speak openly with parents, teachers or another trusted adult whenever they feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Students Taught About Good Touch and Bad Touch
During the session, ASI Neelam explained the concepts of good touch and bad touch in simple language. She told students that they should be aware of their personal boundaries and understand that no one has the right to touch them in a manner that makes them uncomfortable.
Children were advised not to remain silent if someone attempts inappropriate contact or behaves in a way that causes fear or discomfort. They were asked to immediately inform their parents, teachers or another trusted adult instead of hiding the incident.
The police officer also urged students not to be influenced by strangers or unknown persons. In any difficult or threatening situation, children were told to remain calm, seek help quickly and remember that their safety should always come first.
Emergency Helpline 112 Explained to Students
ASI Neelam also briefed the students about the police emergency helpline 112. She explained that the number can be contacted when immediate police assistance is required during an emergency. Students were also told that emergency helplines should be used responsibly and only for genuine situations requiring urgent assistance.
The awareness session also covered the importance of remaining alert around unfamiliar people and reporting suspicious behaviour. Students were encouraged to inform their parents or teachers if they notice anything that causes concern or makes them feel unsafe.
Focus on Cyber Safety and Child Protection
The police team also spoke to students about basic cyber safety and the need to remain cautious while interacting with unknown people. Police officials emphasised that children should not share sensitive information or trust strangers without verification.
Officials said that providing safety education at an early age can prepare children to respond better to unpleasant or threatening situations. Awareness, they said, can help children recognise warning signs and seek support before a situation becomes more serious.
Students Participate Enthusiastically in Awareness Programme
Teachers at Government Middle School, Harnaul, appreciated the police team’s initiative and the practical information shared with the students. The children participated enthusiastically and asked questions during the interaction, reflecting their interest in understanding personal safety and emergency response.
The police said such awareness activities will continue in educational institutions across the district. The broader objective is to help create safer learning environments while ensuring that students are aware of their rights, personal boundaries, emergency support systems and basic safety precautions.
The initiative is also intended to strengthen communication between children, families, schools and law-enforcement agencies so that safety concerns can be reported at an early stage. Police encouraged students to speak without hesitation whenever they face inappropriate behaviour, threats or suspicious activity.
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