The Unique Feat by Arunachal All-Women Defence Team

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Itanagar: An all-women team comprising 18 young, motivated, adventurous officers and soldiers from the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and ITBP, accomplished a unique feat in the northeastern State of Arunachal Pradesh recently.

The team after rigorous training etched a name for itself in the annals of history by becoming the maiden all-women team to accomplish adventure patrolling in the mighty Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh.

The fully kitted and self-sustained patrolled by the Indian Army woman officers was launched on August 10 last from Kibithu in remote Anjaw district of the state and the adventurous route involved testing one's navigation skills in difficult terrain crisscrossing streams and dense forests, Kohima-based defence spokesman Col Chiranjit Konwer said in a statement on Friday. The spirited young women underwent training which encompassed physical conditioning exercises, basic lessons on mountaineering, jungle survival and motivation.

The joint team of women officers and soldiers displayed high standards of morale, motivation and resolve during the adventure patrol. As the common adage - behind every success story, there is grit, determination, hard work, dedication and commitment which has enabled the success, the women team meticulously inculcated these values right from the inception of the historical event, the spokesman said.

The women in uniform exhibited the tremendous potential of ‘Nari Sakti’ by showcasing their grit and determination and truly epitomized ‘women empowerment’ in the 73rd year of India’s independence

General officer Commanding (GoC) in chief of Eastern Command Lt General M M Naravane has lauded the grit, professionalism, and determination of the women participants. He added that such events showcase the synergy that exists between the security forces deployed in the northeast and gives strength to the nation, the statement added.

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