What did Kerala learn from the infamous rape and murder of law student Jisha in Perumbavoor? A village at Thanneermukkam Panchayat in Alappuzha now has a Karate and Martial Arts school for Children dedicated to her memory.
The Jisha Memorial Self-defence Martial Arts School was inaugurated on Wednesday in Maruthorvattom village where most residents are Dalits. The school functions in a community hall located near a Dalit colony. The very first day had 70 girls and 30 boys in attendance.
“In the beginning we planned to admit only girls, but it is a sad fact that even boys are not safe in present-day society,” remarks panchayat ward member Advocate Jyothish speaking to The News Minute.
Jyothish says that the school will teach the children to protect themselves and will also help them to be mentally prepared when caught in a dangerous situation. Full story...
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The Jisha Memorial Self-defence Martial Arts School was inaugurated on Wednesday in Maruthorvattom village where most residents are Dalits. The school functions in a community hall located near a Dalit colony. The very first day had 70 girls and 30 boys in attendance.
“In the beginning we planned to admit only girls, but it is a sad fact that even boys are not safe in present-day society,” remarks panchayat ward member Advocate Jyothish speaking to The News Minute.
Jyothish says that the school will teach the children to protect themselves and will also help them to be mentally prepared when caught in a dangerous situation. Full story...
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