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PM Modi’s first female bodyguard
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Her entry is not just about diversification of the SPG as an elite paramilitary force
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It is about reshaping it and redefining its boundaries. The message is clear: Women are capable of taking on the toughest roles. Bravo Inspector Adaso Kapesa!!
The impact of some events can be more than far-reaching and unprecedented. They become defining moments of history in the making where the initial response is one of stunned silence and awe.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bodyguard, the first woman ever in India to occupy this most prestigious position, Adaso Kapesa has become a historic and monumental milestone, a symbol of quiet determination, strength and power.
In equal measure it speaks volumes about the Indian Prime Minister’s vision for the kind of role women must play in the progress and development off the country as equal citizens, bold, resolute, and truly empowered.
But this is not her only first as far as prevailing gender roles.
Kapesa equally inspiring achievement is to be the first woman ever to become a member of the most elite force in India’s security set-up, the formidable Special Protection Group (SPG), a male-dominated bastion thus far.
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Standing behind PM Modi as his security guard during his recent visit to the UK have gone viral on the internet
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That’s Inspector Adaso Kapesa, a trailblazer from Manipur. Millions felt a surge of pride and deep respect on seeing a woman in such a critical role
The Special Protection Group (SPG) is a highly trained force responsible for the personal security of India’s Prime Minister Its members have to undergo intense physical, tactical, and psychological training.
Until Kapesa’s entry into this premier force, the SPG was an all-male unit. Now it has opened possibilities for more women to break into high-stakes security roles and
From Kaibi village in Senapati district, Manipur, Inspector Adaso Kapesa, started her career in the security forces with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Her unit of the SSB is the 55th battalion stationed at Pithoragarh, in Uttarakhand.
It was not long before her dedication led to her inclusion in the SPG. This followed as a result of her meritorious service record and rigorous training that earned her a deputation wiith the SPG, one among India’s top-tier security forces.
And the place she occupies now as the PM’s bodyguard. Goes far beyond personal achievement. It has now become a symbol of growing gender inclusivity in Indian defense and paramilitary services.
Social media users have billed her a role model and a powerful example of what determination, discipline, and skill can achieve-regardless of gender.
The Special Protection Group is one of the toughest postings in Indian security forces, and until now, it was entirely male-dominated. Kapesa’s entry is not just about diversification of the force. It is about reshaping it and redefining its boundaries. The message is clear: Women are capable of taking on the toughest roles. Bravo Inspector Adaso Kapesa!!
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