Shooter Chandro Tomar succumbed to COVID-19 in Meerut at the age of 89. She was admitted due to difficulty in breathing.
Civil Aviation Minister, Harshdeep Singh Puri, mourning the demise of the shooter, wrote, “An epitome of gender equality & champion of women’s rights Smt Chandro Tomar, known as ‘Shooter Dadi’ by her fans & admirers is no more.
The courage with which she challenged patriarchy & took up shooting as a sport will inspire generations to come.
Condolences to her family.”
An epitome of gender equality & champion of women’s rights Smt Chandro Tomar, known as ‘Shooter Dadi’ by her fans & admirers is no more.
The courage with which she challenged patriarchy & took up shooting as a sport will inspire generations to come.
Condolences to her family. pic.twitter.com/mhvOaGjAZI
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) April 30, 2021
The famous biopic ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ was based on the journey of the ‘Shooter Dadi’ Chandro Tomar. Celebrities, like Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu, who worked in the biopic have also mourned her death.
Taapsee wrote, “For the inspiration you will always be…
You will live on forever in all the girls you gave hope to live. My cutest rockstar May the (peace emoji) and peace be with you (heart emoji) https://t.co/4823i5jyeP”
For the inspiration you will always be…
You will live on forever in all the girls you gave hope to live. My cutest rockstar May the ✌🏼 and peace be with you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/4823i5jyeP— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) April 30, 2021
Bhumi shared a series of photos and wrote, “You will be missed so much (heart emoji)
Forever #ChandroTomar #ShooterDadi https://t.co/zM9nEhq5Ic”
You will be missed so much ❤️
Forever #ChandroTomar #ShooterDadi pic.twitter.com/zM9nEhq5Ic— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 30, 2021
