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Defence
482 Women Police Recruits Begin Commando Training at CRPF Centre in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 09:18 AM
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The Bihar Police has started basic and commando training for 482 female recruits at the CRPF Group Centre in a flood‑prone area, with IG Rajkumar inaugurating the program.
The Bihar Police has launched a comprehensive training programme for 482 women soldiers at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre located in a flood‑prone region of the state. The curriculum combines basic police drills with advanced commando skills, including handling automatic weapons such as the AK‑47.
The inauguration was carried out by IG Rajkumar, head of the CRPF's Bihar sector, who highlighted the importance of empowering women in frontline security roles. He emphasized that the specialised training will enhance operational readiness and promote gender diversity within the force.
Participants will undergo rigorous physical conditioning, tactical exercises, and weapons handling over several weeks. Upon successful completion, the trainees will be posted as commandos in various police units, marking a significant step toward greater female representation in India's paramilitary and law‑enforcement agencies.
The initiative aligns with broader government efforts to increase women's participation in defence and security services, reflecting a shift toward more inclusive recruitment policies across the country.
The inauguration was carried out by IG Rajkumar, head of the CRPF's Bihar sector, who highlighted the importance of empowering women in frontline security roles. He emphasized that the specialised training will enhance operational readiness and promote gender diversity within the force.
Participants will undergo rigorous physical conditioning, tactical exercises, and weapons handling over several weeks. Upon successful completion, the trainees will be posted as commandos in various police units, marking a significant step toward greater female representation in India's paramilitary and law‑enforcement agencies.
The initiative aligns with broader government efforts to increase women's participation in defence and security services, reflecting a shift toward more inclusive recruitment policies across the country.