Meet Tahirah Rehman, first woman from J&K’s Gujjar community selected for flying officer training

Tahirah Rehman became the first woman from Jammu and Kashmir’s tribal Gujjar community to be selected for grant of a short service commission in the Indian Air Force.

Tahirah Rehman has become the first woman from Jammu and Kashmir’s tribal Gujjar community to be selected for grant of a short service commission (SSC) in the Indian Air Force. Congratulations to Tahirah Rehman, daughter of the soil from Rajouri, who has been selected for flying officer in IAF. It is a matter of great pride & joy. She is an inspiration for many young girls, especially for J&K. Best wishes for her future endeavor. pic.twitter.com/4wIoEK2KPO

Tahirah, who belongs to a far-flung village of Khorbani in Jammu division's Rajouri district, has been selected for the flying officer's training programme. Her family members, who currently reside in Jammu, are on cloud nine since they got the news.