# Major Khushboo Patani asks women to keep CO2 gun for self-defence. Why it backfired

> Indian Army Major Khushboo Patani (retired), the elder sister of actor Disha Patani, has sparked a debate after sharing a video in which she encouraged women to consider carrying a CO2-powered air pistol for self-defence.

- Published: 2026-09-30T02:30:04.122Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T02:30:04.122Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Indian Army, Khushboo Patani

## How it developed

- 2026-09-30T02:30:04.122Z - India Today: [Major Khushboo Patani asks women to keep CO2 gun for self-defence. Why it backfired](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/major-khushboo-disha-patani-sister-co2-air-pistol-advice-women-safety-criticism-veterans-itspc-3005603-2026-09-30)

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