Rajouri's Simran Bala led the CRPF men's contingent (file photo)
Digital Desk, Srinagar. This time India's Nari Shakti took the lead in the Republic Day Parade, where Assistant Commander Simran Bala and Assistant Commander Surabhi Ravi led the CRPF contingent. In this special moment, SUO Mansi Vishwakarma led the NCC Girls contingent, epitomizing strength, leadership and confidence on the line of duty in Delhi.
House just 11 KM from LoC
Assistant Commandant Simran Bala, who led the CRPF men's contingent in the Republic Day parade, is the youngest of three siblings and her father and grandfather have also served in the army.
26-year-old Bala, a resident of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, is the first woman from the district to join the officer ranks in the country's largest paramilitary force. His village Nowshera is just 11 kilometers away from the India-Pakistan Line of Control.
#WATCH | Nari Shakti leads the Republic Day! India's Nari Shakti took the lead in the Republic Day Parade, where Assistant Commander Simran Bala and Assistant Commander Surabhi Ravi led the CRPF contingent. In this special moment, SUO Mansi Vishwakarma leads the NCC Girls contingent… pic.twitter.com/cX5t3o9ZtH
First posting in Chhattisgarh
Simran Bala graduated in Political Science from the Government College for Women in Gandhinagar, Jammu. He was commissioned into the force in April, 2025. He got his first posting in 'Bastariya' battalion in Chhattisgarh.
Bala had said a few days ago, “I feel really proud to lead the contingent on Republic Day. I am grateful to CRPF for giving me this opportunity.
'Everything is possible with hard work and honesty'
During the preparations for the parade, Simran displayed excellent discipline, leadership ability and professional efficiency. His confidence and command during the rigorous drills and exercises impressed his senior officers and he achieved this important responsibility. Simran told that since childhood, she has closely seen the firing from across the border and the deployment of security forces. This experience inspired him to join the armed forces.
Simran said that nothing is impossible for girls in today's era. Preparation is possible through online resources even without big coaching institutes. Efforts made with true dedication, hard work and honesty are definitely successful. Girls are in no way less than boys and should be given full opportunities to progress.
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