The Economic Times

In 1943, wealthy gold miner's daughter became spy at just 16: How INA's 'youngest' operative disguised herself as a boy to gather intelligence from the British

Saraswathi Rajamani joined the Indian National Army at sixteen years old. She disguised herself as a boy named Mani for espionage missions. Rajamani rescued a captured spy by entering a British camp as a dancer. She later donated her jewels and managed family mines for the cause. Her courage and patriotism are remembered as a significant historical contribution.