In March 2024, who made it to history as the first woman sniper of the Border Security Force?

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This question was previously asked in

UKPSC Combined Upper PCS (Prelims) Exam (General Studies) Official Paper-I (Held On: 14 Jul, 2024)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

Sub-Inspector Suman Kumari became the first woman sniper in the Border Security Force (BSF) after completing a rigorous eight-week sniper course at the Central School of Weapons and Tactics (CSWT) in Indore in March 2024. Hence, option 3 is correct.
She was the only woman among 56 male trainees and achieved the prestigious 'Instructor Grade', qualifying her to train other snipers.
Hailing from Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, Suman joined the BSF in 2021.
Her decision to pursue sniper training was motivated by the increasing threat of sniper attacks while leading a platoon in Punjab.
Her achievement marks a significant milestone in promoting gender inclusivity within India's defense forces.