Safe City Team ASI Neelam conducts a safety and self-defence awareness session for students at G.N.G. School, Yamunanagar.
Safe City Team Educates Students on Good Touch, Bad Touch, Emergency Helplines, Cybercrime and the Dangers of Drug Abuse
PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK YAMUNANAGAR
The Yamunanagar Police has intensified its efforts to promote safety and social awareness among school students, with police teams visiting educational institutions to sensitise children about personal security, self-defence, emergency assistance, cybercrime and the harmful effects of substance abuse. As part of this initiative, the Safe City Team organised an awareness programme at G.N.G. School, Yamunanagar, under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal.
The awareness programme was conducted by ASI Neelam of the Safe City Team, who interacted with the students and provided them with practical information on dealing with potentially unsafe situations. The programme focused on helping students develop confidence, awareness and the ability to respond sensibly during difficult circumstances.
During the session, ASI Neelam explained the importance of self-defence and provided students with training in basic self-defence skills. She told the students that they should not panic if they encounter an uncomfortable or threatening situation. Instead, they should remain confident, assess the circumstances carefully and seek help at the earliest possible opportunity.
The students were encouraged to remain alert about their surroundings and understand that personal safety begins with awareness. The police team also conducted practical exercises related to self-defence techniques so that students could gain a better understanding of how to respond when faced with an unexpected situation.
The session was designed not only to provide physical safety skills but also to strengthen students’ confidence. The police team emphasised that self-defence does not mean confronting every difficult situation physically. Students should first try to move away from danger, alert people around them and seek assistance from trusted adults or the authorities whenever necessary.
An important part of the awareness programme focused on good touch and bad touch. The students were explained that they should take any behaviour or physical contact that makes them uncomfortable seriously. They were encouraged not to remain silent or ignore such experiences.
The police team advised children to immediately inform their parents, teachers or another trusted person if they experience inappropriate behaviour or feel unsafe. Students were also encouraged to communicate openly and without hesitation, particularly when they encounter suspicious or uncomfortable situations.
The session sought to create awareness among children that speaking up about inappropriate behaviour is an important part of personal safety. The police team stressed that students should not feel embarrassed or frightened about reporting something that makes them uncomfortable.
Students were also provided information about important police and emergency helpline numbers. They were informed that 112 can be contacted during emergencies, while 1091 is available for women seeking assistance. For children requiring help, 1098 can be contacted, while 1073 is available for traffic-related assistance. Students were also informed that 1930 can be used for reporting cybercrime and seeking assistance in cases of online financial fraud or other cyber-related offences.
The police team urged the students to remember these numbers and use them responsibly whenever a genuine need arises. The officials explained that seeking timely assistance can be crucial during an emergency and that students should not hesitate to approach the appropriate helpline or a trusted adult.
Cyber safety was also discussed as an important component of personal security in the digital age. With children increasingly using smartphones, social media and online services, the police stressed the importance of remaining cautious while communicating or sharing information online.
The students were encouraged to remain alert about suspicious activities and to seek guidance from parents or teachers whenever they encounter something online that appears unsafe or inappropriate. The awareness programme was aimed at developing responsible digital behaviour along with physical and social safety awareness.
Another major issue addressed during the programme was drug abuse. The police team explained to the students that substance abuse can have serious consequences for physical and mental health. It can also adversely affect a person’s family relationships, education, career prospects and overall future.
Students were encouraged to stay away from drugs and other addictive substances and to understand the risks associated with them. The police team also urged the students to spread awareness among their friends and people in their surroundings about the harmful consequences of substance abuse.
The officials emphasised that young people have an important role to play in building a healthier and safer society. Students who are aware of the consequences of drug abuse can help create a positive environment by discouraging their peers from experimenting with addictive substances and by seeking help when they notice concerning behaviour.
The programme also reflected the broader objective of the district police to strengthen direct communication with young people. Rather than limiting safety awareness to formal instructions, police teams are increasingly using educational institutions as platforms to interact with students and provide practical information about safety, rights and responsibilities.
According to the police spokesman, the objective of such programmes is to help create a safer environment for students while making them aware of their rights and responsibilities. Awareness at an early age, the police said, can help children develop the confidence to recognise potentially dangerous situations and seek assistance without delay.
The school management appreciated the initiative undertaken by the Safe City Team and welcomed the police department’s efforts to engage directly with students on issues affecting their everyday lives. The students participated enthusiastically throughout the programme and described the self-defence training and awareness session as useful and informative.
The interaction also provided students with an opportunity to understand that safety is a shared responsibility involving children, parents, teachers, communities and law enforcement agencies. By educating students about self-defence, inappropriate behaviour, emergency support systems, cybercrime and drug abuse, the police aim to equip them with practical knowledge that can help them respond responsibly in challenging situations.
The Yamunanagar Police has stated that such awareness programmes will remain an important part of its outreach efforts. The emphasis is on strengthening awareness among students so that they can make informed decisions, recognise risks and approach the police or other support systems whenever necessary.
The programme at G.N.G. School therefore served as an important platform for connecting students with law enforcement officials and promoting a culture of awareness, confidence and responsible behaviour. The police appealed to students to remain alert, communicate openly with trusted adults and make appropriate use of emergency services whenever they require assistance.
