Girls trained in self-defence

YAGRUNG, Feb 20: The East Siang police joined hands with ‘Mission Nari Shakti’, a self-defence training programme conducted at the KGBV here from 6-20 February by the East Siang District Karate-Do Association (ESDKA).
Seventy six participants were imparted rigorous training by experts during the fortnight-long programme.
During the valedictory program, SP Prashant Gautam said the motive of providing the comprehensive self-defence training was “to instill a sense of confidence among girls and women.”
He later gave away certificates to the participants.
Among others, ESDKA president Vijay Mize and general secretary Ajay Chetri, and KGBV Headmistress M Gao were present on the occasion. (DIPRO)