Simran Bala: First Woman Officer to Lead All-Male CRPF Contingent on Republic Day

• Simran Bala, a 26-year-old Assistant Commandant from Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male CRPF contingent at the 76th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path.
• She is the first woman officer to achieve this historic feat, leading over 140 male personnel.
• Hailing from Nowshera, Rajouri district, Simran Bala was the only woman from Jammu and Kashmir to qualify the UPSC CAPF examination in 2023, securing AIR 82.
• Her selection was based on her exceptional performance, confidence, and precision during Republic Day parade rehearsals.
• Her leadership symbolizes evolving representation for women in uniform and inspires future generations.

Why It Matters: Simran Bala makes history as the first woman to lead an all-male CRPF contingent on Republic Day.