Watch | Rifle Women in Kashmir
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A video on the increase in female soldiers in Ganderbal district
Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district has recently seen an increase in the number of female soldiers being deployed at mobile vehicle check posts. Known as Rifle Women, they help bridge the gap between the locals and forces in Ganderbal. They check women passengers in vehicles that pass the check posts on the National Highway. A task that was previously conducted by female police personnel of the Jammu & Kashmir Police. The Rifle Women also help in conducting search operations.More Related News