By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Following the special directions of the IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the series of self-defense courses is being conducted for the citizens of Islamabad in order to ensure the safety of their lives and property and train them to deal with any emergency situation.
In this regard, a closing ceremony was organized at Police Line Headquarters, in which AIG Investigation/Complaints Syed Inayat Ali Shah distributed certificates among the course participants.
During the course, male and female participants impart physical training, weapon handling, swimming, live firing practice, repelling, crossing obstacles, Horse-riding and archery exercises.
Additionally, the participants were briefed on the framework of dealing with difficult situations and their resolution, behavioral assessment, physical and mental health, besides utilization of resources.
Earlier on, many batches of women and men have completed the training of self-defense courses as well, while during the course, separate classes have been organized for male and female participants also. The purpose of this course is to promote community policing between Islamabad Police and federal capital citizens and to empower and sensitize them to tackle unpleasant situations.
