Manipur's First Female Bodyguard for PM Modi: Meet Adaso Kapesa

In a significant stride for gender inclusivity in Indian defense and paramilitary services, Inspector Adaso Kapesa from Manipur has made history as the first female officer to serve in the Special Protection Group (SPG), the elite force responsible for the security of the Prime Minister of India.

Kapesa, who began her career in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has now stationed with the 55th Battalion in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Her induction into the SPG marks a watershed moment, breaking long-standing gender barriers in the traditionally all-male SPG.

The SPG is a highly trained and selective force responsible for the personal security of India's Prime Minister and, under certain circumstances, former PMs and their immediate families. Members of the SPG undergo intense physical, tactical, and psychological training to ensure they are prepared for any situation.

Kapesa's journey to the SPG is a significant achievement in a male-dominated field. Her visible presence alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his international visit has highlighted this progress and serves as a powerful symbol of women’s expanding participation in elite defense roles.

The inclusion of Inspector Kapesa in the SPG is being widely admired and seen as a role model for determination, discipline, and skill, regardless of gender. Many users on social media are calling her a powerful example of what can be achieved in a male-dominated field.

This milestone not only symbolizes growing gender inclusivity but also inspires women nationwide, especially from underrepresented communities, by showing that women can rise to prestigious and critical roles in India's national security apparatus. Kapesa's entry into the SPG opens the door for more women to break into high-stakes security roles.

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