Woman shares what it's like to intern inside Tihar's all-male block in viral post
A psychology intern from Ghaziabad shared what it took to navigate two intense weeks inside Delhi's Tihar Jail, as the only woman trainee in an all-male unit. In a detailed post on LinkedIn, Diya Kahali opened up about her two-week stint at Delhi's Tihar Prison Complex. The experience, as she put it, was "intense" and revealed the many layers of navigating life as an intern in an all-male correctional facility. advertisement"Surviving and Thriving: My reality as a psychology trainee at Tihar prison complex," she said. Her daily job involved speaking to inmates, building psychological reports, and facing off with grilling sessions by doctors - all while managing the unspoken challenges of being one of the only two women inside that zone. "You're hyper-visible and invisible at the same time," she said.
According to her, interns at Tihar don't get a structured manual. "You have to keep asking for guidance, verify every step, and never hesitate to request a guard if needed." She also stressed the importance of being fluent in Hindi while building rapport. "Hypotheticals help. So do examples - without making it personal." As expected, not every inmate was open to talking. Some were silent, others suspicious. "Stay cool, stay confident, and never let your guard down," she advised. Despite the initial nerves, she found unexpected warmth from the senior police staff, which made a "world of difference." advertisementShe also dropped a few practical tips for future interns: Be patient: the system is still evolving Gate No. 3 is your go-to for documentationResearch is possible, but permission matters Be mentally prepared for a high-pressure environment "Was it difficult? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely," Diya said as she added that classroom theory comes nowhere close to what this experience taught her. Take a look at the post here: Her post struck a chord on social media. One user, who also interned at Tihar, said she could relate to the struggle of being the only woman in an all-male block. Others thanked her for being honest and informative. "As I interned at Tihar, I can relate to your point of being the only woman in an all-male cell," a user said, while another added, "Thank you for shedding light on your experience at Tihar Prison Complex. Your dedication to your work and the insights you've gained are truly commendable. Keep up the amazing work!" See the comments here: Diya Kahali's unfiltered look into the world of prison psychology was insightful and triggered a conversation. Must Watch
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