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Nidar, 250 gm revolver
The Times of India Feb 02 2016
Arvind Chauhan
Boosting the `Make in India' initiative, Rifle Factory Ishapore has indigenously developed the country's lightest revolver, `Nidar' which weighs a mere 250 gm, half the weight of an earlier model Nirbheek', which was exclusively designed for women.
According to officials, the idea behind creating Nidar was to arm office-going professional men and women, so that they can defend themselves on city streets. The premier Indian small arms manufacturer will launch the revolver on February 2. “The .22 calibre Nidar is the lightest revolver ever made in India, with the cheapest price tag of Rs 35,000. It is capable of firing eight rounds loaded in a revolving chamber, compared to Nirbheek, which has a six-round capacity ,“ said PK Aggarwal, officer-in-charge of Rifle Factory Ishapore.
The weapon, said the factory's public relations officer SS Naskar, can be carried in a small purse, handbag or even trouser and jacket pockets.
When TOI asked local offi ce-going women for their opinion on the new lightweight revolver, they expressed interest and excitement. “I will definitely buy one, as I often face miscreants chasing my car.However, I will need training to fire the weapon,“ said Deeksha Singh, who works with a finance company .
