Rajouri's Simran Bala to Lead All-Male CRPF Contingent at Republic Day Parade

• Assistant Commandant Simran Bala, 26, from Rajouri district, will lead an all-male CRPF contingent at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
• She is the first woman officer from Rajouri district to join the CRPF, making her a role model for young girls in border areas.
• This marks a historic moment as it's the first time a woman officer will lead a large group of over 140 male personnel in the Republic Day Parade.
• Bala's family, including her father Vinod Chowdhary and mother Srishta Devi, expressed immense pride, highlighting her dedication and the family's third-generation service in uniform.
• Her success is seen as a testament to the importance of education and family support, especially in border regions like Nowshera, inspiring more girls to pursue their dreams.

Why It Matters: Simran Bala, a young officer from Rajouri, will lead an all-male CRPF contingent at the Republic Day Parade.