In a first, women soldiers on combat duty near LoC

In a historic development, the Indian Army for the first time, has deployed ‘rifle women’ on duty in Kashmir and the Line of Control (LoC). Making waves, women soldiers of Assam Rifles joined the security duty along with their male counterparts in the areas adjacent to the LoC. Also Read - Manipur: 3 Jawans of Assam Rifles Martyred, 5 Others Injured in IED Blast Near Imphal

‘Rifle Women’ deployed on duty for the first time in Kashmir have within a few days managed to make a positive impact on the local populace, the Assam Rifles said.

“Women soldiers of #AssamRifles deployed for the first time in Kashmir make a positive impact on the local populace in a matter of days. Smiling faces of locals is a testimony of professionalism of the Riflewomen of Assam Rifles,” the Assam Rifles tweeted.