Captain Fatima Wasim Becomes the First Female Medical Officer Deployed in Siachen
Captain Fatima Wasim of the Indian Army has become the first female medical officer to be deployed to an operational post in the Siachen Glacier.
New Delhi: Captain Fatima Wasim of the Indian Army has become the first female medical officer to be deployed to an operational post in the Siachen Glacier.
Siachen, known as the world’s highest battlefield, poses challenging weather conditions year-round. The announcement was made by the Indian Army’s Fire and Fury Corps on Tuesday, December 12.
While there is another female medical officer deployed to Siachen Glacier, Captain Fatima Wasim is the first woman to be assigned to an operational post in this high-altitude region.
The Fire and Fury Corps highlighted the significance of Captain Fatima Wasim’s deployment on social media, emphasizing the importance of promoting gender inclusion in the military.
They noted that Captain Fatima Wasim is the first female medical officer to be deployed to an operational post in a challenging region like the Siachen Glacier.
In a post on their official social media account, the Fire and Fury Corps stated that Captain Fatima Wasim has made history by becoming the first female medical officer to be deployed to an operational post in Siachen Glacier.
The Corps further detailed that Captain Fatima Wasim underwent rigorous training at the Siachen Battle School, and after successfully completing the demanding training, she was deployed to a post at an elevation of 15,200 feet. This post reflects her indomitable spirit and high morale.
Earlier this month, Captain Geetika Koul also made history by becoming the first female medical officer of the Indian Army to be deployed in Siachen. Siachen, located in the northern Himalayas, is strategically important and poses challenges due to its harsh weather and contested borders.
