Explorer

Good News for female commuters of Delhi Metro

New Delhi: Have you been a victim of eve-teasing or ogling during your travel in Delhi metro? I am sure most of the women reading this must have felt uncomfortable at some point or the other because of a dirty stare or an inappropriate touch by a stranger travelling along. After a string of complaints from different female commuters like being touched in an inappropriate manner during peak hours, ogling and theft; the DMRC has come taken a big initiate in their favor and have deployed an ‘All Woman Internal Combat Group’ for the safety of female passengers. According to the reports, the team deployed by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF),  is especially trained to fight multiple opponents in Metro trains, using Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (style specific to Filipino Martial Arts).  The group has also been trained to fight strongly built miscreants bare-handedly. The team full of bold and strong women presented a 20 minute long demonstration of their skills on Tuesday at Connaught Place.  This happened in the presence of senior CIFS officials and paramilitary forces.  
View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

'Not In Good Taste', 'No Significance In Maharashtra': NDA Leaders Divided Over 'Batenge To Katenge' Slogan
'Not In Good Taste', 'No Significance In Maharashtra': NDA Leaders Divided Over 'Batenge To Katenge' Slogan
GRAP 3 In Delhi From Tomorrow As AQI Remains In 'Severe' Category. Details Here
GRAP 3 In Delhi From Tomorrow As AQI Remains In 'Severe' Category. Details Here
AAP's Mahesh Kumar Khichi Elected As Delhi's New Mayor Amid Cross-Voting
AAP's Mahesh Kumar Khichi Elected As Delhi's New Mayor Amid Cross-Voting
'Cong Desperate For Power Like Fish Out Of Water': Modi At Mumbai Rally, Takes 'Remote Control' Jibe At Uddhav
'Cong Desperate For Power Like Fish Out Of Water': Modi At Mumbai Rally, Takes 'Remote Control' Jibe At Uddhav
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Game-Changing Collateral-Free Loan Scheme for MSMEsSIP Emerges as a Safe Investment Amidst Market Fluctuations | Paisa LiveTop Banks Offering 8.75% Interest for Senior Citizens: Here’s What You Need to Know!RBI Set to Make a Big Decision on Your EMI: What You Need to Know!

Photo Gallery

Embed widget