Highlights
Gunjan Saxena completed her degree in Bachelors of Science (Physics) from Hansraj College, Delhi University.
She hailed for an Army background as her father Lt Col Anup Kumar Saxena and brother Lt. Col. Anshuman both served in the Indian Army.
Kargil war veteran Gunjan Saxena was assigned to help in evacuation of the wounded during the crisis.
New Delhi: As part of our #ShauryaStories series, let s get to know our country s bravehearts and real role models, who continue to inspire a generation. Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena, a former IAF officer and helicopter pilot became the only woman to fly in a combat zone.