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

• Simran Bala, a 26-year-old Assistant Commandant from Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male CRPF contingent at the Republic Day Parade on January 26.
• She is the first woman officer to achieve this milestone, commanding over 140 male personnel.
• Hailing from Nowshera in Rajouri district, she is also the first woman from her district to join CRPF as an officer.
• Simran Bala cleared the UPSC CAPF examination in her first attempt in 2023, securing the 82nd All India Rank.
• Her exceptional performance, confidence, and drill precision during rehearsals led to her selection for this historic role.

Why It Matters: Simran Bala makes history by leading an all-male CRPF contingent at the Republic Day Parade.