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Who is Major Rishma Sarin? Martyred Major Mohit Sharma's widow amid 'Dhurandhar's release

Major Rishma Sarin is the wife of martyred soldier Major Mohit Sharma. She is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army and the first Woman Officer to become an Agniveer Recruiter (2023). Following her husband's martyrdom, she became central to a public and legal conflict with his parents over the Armys Next of Kin (NOK) law, which prioritizes the widow. While the parents alleged they were excluded from honors (like the Ashok Chakra ceremony) and denied memorabilia, Major Rishma's family denied the claims, stating she was mistreated by her in-laws and required psychiatric help.