According to sources, women in SPG (Special Protection Group) are nothing new. From the very beginning, women commandos have been deployed for the security of the Prime Minister.

New Delhi: A photo of a female security personnel with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament is going viral on social media these days. This picture became the subject of many discussions, in which celebrities like actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut also shared it. People believe that this female officer is a member of the Special Protection Group (SPG). Various claims are being made about this picture. Some people also say that this is the first time a female commando has been seen in the security of the Prime Minister.

What is the truth behind the viral photo?

According to sources, women in SPG (Special Protection Group) is not a new thing. From the very beginning, women commandos have been deployed for the security of the Prime Minister. But it has not been confirmed who the woman officer seen in this picture is, what post she holds, and for whose security she is deployed. The contribution of women commandos in the security of the PM is not limited to just the picture, they are a strong part of his security system.

Women security personnel are already deployed in the Parliament under advanced deployment. These women security personnel do tasks like frisking guests and monitoring them during their meetings with the Prime Minister. There are women in the PM's SPG security.

Women's power in reality

Women commandos are usually posted at the Parliament gates to frisk women visitors and monitor entry and exit. Since 2013, women have also been inducted into the SPG's Close Protection Team (CPT). The first instance of women commandos in the SPG protecting a high-profile individual was in 2013 when two women were seen protecting former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur.

Women commandos have been included in SPG since 2013

Role of SPG Commando

The Special Protection Group (SPG) was established in 1985. Its purpose is to ensure the security of the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers and their families. SPG officers are equipped with state-of-the-art close protection skills, leadership and professional training. This organization further strengthens security measures in collaboration with the Intelligence Bureau and the police of the states and union territories.

Role of women SPG commandos

These women officers are experts in every aspect of security. They have been trained in planning security preparations, site inspections and action in emergencies. Women commandos included in SPG are capable of facing any security challenge.

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