Archive · 21 Jan 2026
J-K Woman Officer to Lead All-Male CRPF Contingent on Republic Day
Simran Bala is a young woman from Jammu and Kashmir who will lead a group of male soldiers in a big parade on Republic Day.
This is the first time a woman will lead so many male soldiers in this parade.
Simran is a police officer in a big security force called the CRPF.
She studied political science and was awarded for being the best officer in her training.
The parade will also have other exciting parts, like women riding motorcycles and camels marching.
Important guests from Europe will watch the parade.
Simran Bala, a 26-year-old CRPF Assistant Commandant from Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male contingent during the Republic Day parade.
This is the first time a woman officer will command a group of more than 140 male personnel in the parade.
Bala is the first woman from Rajouri district to join the CRPF in an officer rank.
The Republic Day parade will showcase India's military power and cultural diversity, with various contingents and tableaux.
President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will be the Chief Guests for the Republic Day Parade 2026.
- Who
- Simran Bala, a 26-year-old CRPF Assistant Commandant from Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Leading an all-male CRPF contingent during the Republic Day parade
- When
- January 26, 2026
- Where
- Kartavya Path, Delhi
- Why
- To showcase India's military power and cultural diversity
- Name
- Simran Bala
- Age
- 26
- Rank
- Assistant Commandant
- Force
- CRPF
- Hometown
- Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
- Education
- Political Science Graduate
- First Posting
- Bastariya Battalion, Chattisgarh
- Event
- Republic Day Parade 2026
Sources
Republic Day Parade: 26-year-old J-K woman officer set to lead all-men CRPF contingent at Kartavya Path – Who is she?
Republic Day 2026: India’s first parade after Operation Sindoor to showcase phased battle array – What it means?
Who Is 26-Year-Old Simran Bala, The Woman Leading An All-Male CRPF Unit On Republic Day
