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All-women team to man PM's security in Gujarat during his March 8 visit

The New Indian Express Vellore

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March 07, 2025

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on March 8, International Women's Day, the state is setting a precedent in women-led security.

- Dilip Singh Kshatriya @ Ahmedabad

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on March 8, International Women's Day, the state is setting a precedent in women-led security. The law-and-order management during the PM's visit will be handled by women officers and personnel, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced on Thursday.

A force of 2,165 women constables, 187 women police sub-inspectors, 61 women inspectors, 19 women DSPs, five women SPs, one woman IGP, and one ADGP will take charge of policing, he said.

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