Archive · 30 May 2025
BSF Women Defend Posts in Fierce Combat During Operation Sindoor
During Operation Sindoor, a group of seven women from the Border Security Force (BSF) fought to defend their posts against enemy attacks.
Led by Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari, they fired back at the enemy for three days and nights.
The women, some experienced and some new, were able to damage the enemy's positions, forcing them to retreat.
The officer in charge also made crucial decisions about what weapons to use.
This was a rare event, with women taking a leading role in combat.
Seven BSF women defended two forward posts for three days and nights during Operation Sindoor.
Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari led the team, making decisions on weapons deployment and artillery.
The women engaged in heavy retaliatory fire against Pakistani posts in the Akhnoor sector.
This action caused significant damage to the enemy, forcing them to retreat.
The women's team included both experienced veterans and recent recruits from various states.
- Who
- BSF women personnel, led by Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari.
- What
- BSF women engaged in active combat, defending their posts with heavy fire.
- When
- During Operation Sindoor
- Where
- Akhnoor sector, along the India-Pakistan border.
- Why
- To defend forward posts during Operation Sindoor against Pakistani forces.
- Event
- Operation Sindoor
- Location
- Akhnoor sector, India-Pakistan border
- Participants
- BSF women personnel
- Leadership
- Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari
- Duration
- Three days and nights
- Outcome
- Enemy forced to retreat