First woman Subedar of Indian Army

• On 28 January, Havildar Preeti Rajak was promoted to the rank of Subedar in the Indian Army and became the first woman to hold the post.

• Subedar Rajak, who is a champion trap shooter, joined the Army in the Military Police Corps in December 2022.

• She was the first meritorious sportsperson enrolled in the Army as a Havildar in the shooting discipline.

• Rajak had won a silver medal in the trap women's team event during the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.

• On the basis of his exceptional performance he was awarded the first out-of-turn promotion to the rank of Subedar.