Chandigarh, Sept. 12 -- The Chandigarh Police's "SWAYAM" team on Friday inaugurated a three-week Self-Defence Training Programme at Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh, in a decisive step towards strengthening women's empowerment and safety across the state.

Around 400 students are set to participate in the initiative, which aims to instill confidence, resilience, and preparedness among young women.

The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Pushpendra Kumar, IPS, Inspector General of Police (UT, Chandigarh), who graced the event as the Chief Guest. Kanwardeep Kaur, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police (UT, Chandigarh) attended as the Guest of Honour.

The programme...