Manilal Gohil, a rickshaw driver from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, did not think twice before purchasing a German made rifle for his daughter Mittalbahen Gohil who is a national level shooter, paying Rs. 5 lakh (over $8,000).

Manilal knew that fulfilling the passion of his daughter was more important than getting her married. So he decided to use the five lakh rupees he had set aside for her marriage to buy a state of the art rifle so that she could take part in national level competitions with full confidence.

When they approached the local police officials for a license to keep the rifle, the latter could not believe that a rickshaw driver had managed to raise this much amount for buying a modern rifle for his daughter. The police praised his efforts and helped them complete the formalities quickly.

“My father and my family have sacrificed a lot just to fulfill my expensive hobby. After getting this rifle I will work hard to participate in international level and represent our country,” Mittalbahen Gohil said.

A bronze winner at the 57th All-India National Shooting Championships, Mittalbahen is now preparing for the upcoming national tournament in December 2016 with her new rifle.