Media Release

Beltangady, Nov 3: Under the tagline ‘Swaraksha for Women’ 'Child protection and community awareness drive on digital safety' a workshop was held at St Therese High School. The workshop was organized by Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra - Vimukti, a leading NGO in Beltangady working especially for child protection.

‘Swaraksha for Women’ is a simple and effective two hour self-defense training especially for children and women, which Karthik S Kateel conducted with the help of his mother Shobalatha. Mr Karthik started the session asking questions with the students that did they feel frightened or intimidated when out walking alone. To protect ourselves from such situations martial arts Guru Karthik demonstrated techniques formulated by him for the public safety. 

Hundreds of children and teachers took part with great enthusiasm and learnt a number of self defense techniques demonstrated by Karthik S Kateel. Sr Leena, the headmistress of the high School welcomed the gathering and introduced Karthik to the students. On the dais were Karthik’s mother, principal of St Therese Composite PU College Sr Arogya and Fr Rohan Lobo, assistant director of Vimukti.

Sr Philomena anchored and Sr Arogya proposed a vote of thanks.