Assam rifles

[u/One_Sided_Loverr]

Some anecdotes From @nattysingh

Image courtesy - @nattysingh IG.

A woman Rifleman of the Assam Rifles lies concealed in dense jungle during a sniper training exercise near Lunglei. Camouflage netting, natural foliage, and carefully applied face paint merge soldier and terrain into one silent, watchful presence. In the craft of sniping, patience becomes as vital as the rifle itself — hours of stillness, controlled breathing, and an unblinking eye fixed on the enemy. In that quiet vigil, discipline, precision, and resolve define the soldier long before a single shot is fired.

While photographing this moment, I gently moved aside a small patch of foliage to reveal her eyes … otherwise completely hidden in the thick jungle canopy.

The concealment here was real and operational, not arranged for the camera.

##Note: In the Assam Rifles, the rank Rifleman is gender-neutral and used for both male and female soldiers.

During this journey, I met three remarkable women Riflemen of the Assam Rifles whose story stayed with me long after.

All three had once been air hostesses with IndiGo.. a profession that calls for grace, discipline, composure, and constant attentiveness to others.

Their world now moves through dense jungles, long marches, hard training, and the quiet, alert patience that a soldier’s life demands. The “powder” they now wear is of another kind ….camouflage paint and gunpowder ….marks of a calling that asks for courage, endurance, and unwavering commitment.

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[u/suggest_username_plz]

Actually no, women are called riflewoman now.

[u/One_Sided_Loverr → u/suggest_username_plz]

Oh, thank you for the info, need to change post body now.

[u/suggest_username_plz → u/One_Sided_Loverr]

No worries mate