Yavatmal's UPSC Topper Among 1,200 Girls Introduced to Karate, Women's Laws, and Cyber Awareness
Introduced to the basics of martial arts, Adiba now wants to incorporate self-defence aspects, along the lines of SP Yavatmal Kumar Chintha, when she joins the administrative services soon.
Adiba, the All India 142nd rank holder, was among the 1,200 young women introduced to martial arts, laws related to women, especially Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), cyber awareness, and health and hygiene in two-day camps organised by Yavatmal police at their headquarters.
This was part of their 'Operation Prasthan' — a people's connect programme for community policing.
Apart from Adiba, among the most discussed participants of the five camps held since April 21 were a mother-daughter duo, who came from an interior village, Murdhoni in Wani, to attend the camp. Priya Falke and her daughter, Manavi, like others from the interiors, were offered free bus travel to reach Yavatmal city, where they participated in the two-day free residential camp.
"I had no clue what to do when someone attacked you. But now, my daughter and I are confident to face such undue advances anywhere," said Priya, adding she would now train 100 girls in her village so that they too gain such confidence. Donning the black tracksuits offered free by Yavatmal police to the participants, Manavi also exudes confidence like her mother.
SP Chintha said the concept was to empower women to ensure they are not only physically enabled but also mentally prepared to face any atrocities against them with confidence.
"After two hours of field training, the participants are exposed to the theories of law and other subjects for awareness," he said.
"The camp was free for all, with experts from different fields addressing them," said Chintha, adding the sixth camp would commence on Friday. "The camps are receiving an overwhelming response as we are being approached from various interior places too. We are providing them free bus, uniform, and lodging facilities for the two-day camp," said Chintha, a former Gadchiroli cop who participated in several encounters with Maoists during his stint in the tribal-dominated district.
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