India, Jan. 15 -- Women Village Defence Guards (VDGs) are playing a crucial role in safeguarding remote villages of the Jammu region during the winter months, when many men migrate to other parts of the country in search of livelihood.

According to Superintendent of Police Bhaderwah Vinod Sharma, women members of VDGs are deployed in difficult terrain and isolated areas after undergoing rigorous training by various security agencies. Equipped with .303 rifles, these women train shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts and remain resolute in defending their communities against terrorist threats.

Their presence has significantly strengthened local security arrangements, particularly during periods when villages experience reduced...