Private hospital launches week-long self-defence training program for women staff in collaboration with Delhi Police

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, in collaboration with the Parivartan Cell of Delhi Police has launched a seven-day self-defense training program to empower the female medical staff with essential self-defence skills.
This initiative was undertaken in light of the recent incident of rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

The program aims to train over 600 female medical staff, who will be trained over the next seven days in a variety of self-defence techniques. These techniques include punches, elbow strikes, blocking, eye attacks, and methods to escape from hair and hand grips.
Additionally, the training will cover the effective use of everyday items as improvised weapons, ensuring that the participants are prepared to defend themselves in any situation.
Commenting on the initiative, Deepak Narang, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, said, "We are grateful to the Delhi Police for this valuable collaboration. In today's times, every girl and woman must learn self-defence techniques. This training program will equip our female staff with critical self-defence skills, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident in protecting themselves. Our goal is to empower our female staff to respond decisively in any challenging situation."
Jitendra Kumar Meena, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Northwest District Delhi said, "The program has been initiated to enhance awareness in the female medical staff working in hospitals. Our program aims to provide the female medical staff with vital self-defence abilities. The training helps in building up the self-esteem of women so that they do not feel vulnerable and humiliated."
"The art of self-defence can go a long way towards protecting oneself and others in need. The Delhi Police endeavour to ensure that the women of the city and the female medical staff are not only safe and secure but, also empowered in every sense of the word and the Parivartan Cell is committed towards this goal." (ANI)