Suman Kumari Becomes India Border Security Force's First Woman Sniper; Know All About Her

India Border Security Force celebrates equality and progress as it welcomes Sub-Inspector Suman Kumari, announcing her induction as the force's first woman sniper.

‘BSF is truly becoming an inclusive Force’

BSF is truly becoming an inclusive Force where #ladies are taking rapid strides everywhere. In a step in this direction, after rigorous training, #BSF has got the First #Mahila Sniper. pic.twitter.com/S80CUo0eKz

— BSF CSWT INDORE (@BSF_CSWT) March 2, 2024

While sharing the good news on X, formerly known as Twitter, the BSF CSWT INDORE handle wrote, “BSF is truly becoming an inclusive Force where #ladies are taking rapid strides everywhere. In a step in this direction, after rigorous training, #BSF has got the First #Mahila Sniper.”

Suman was the only lady among 56 men who had also registered for the course. In terms of roughness and toughness, this training comes after the commando training in the force. CSWT IG Bhaskar Singh Rawat, in an interaction with TOI, praised Suman for her achievements and called her an inspiration for other women.

"She was the lone woman among 56 men and she put up an amazing performance in every activity. We are hoping that more female recruits will take up this course," Rawat added.

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Who Is Suman Kumari?

Suman Kumari recently completed the eight-week course at Indore’s Central School of Weapons and Tactics (CSWT). She received the ‘instructor grade’ in the course and now, she has become the first woman sniper of the BSF.

According to a report by the Times of India (TOI), Suman belongs to Himachal Pradesh. Her father’s profession is electrician and her mother is a homemaker. She was commanding a platoon in Punjab. As per the report, she registered for the sniper course post witnessing the increase in the threat of sniper attacks from across the border. Her determination for a “payback” convinced her superiors to give her approval for participation in the course. Also qualified in unarmed combat, Suman joined BSF in 2021.

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