History in the Making: Simran Bala becomes the first woman to lead CRPF Male Contingent on Republic Day
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, January 21, 2025: In a historic first, 26-year-old CRPF Assistant Commandant Simran Bala, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, will lead a male contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at the Republic Day Parade on January 26 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, officials said.
This will mark the first time a woman officer commands a CRPF male contingent during the Republic Day celebrations. Simran Bala will lead a contingent comprising over 140 male personnel, showcasing a significant milestone in gender inclusion and leadership within the country’s largest paramilitary force.