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In Action: CISF’s all-women commandos undergo specialised counter-terror training

A group of 100 female personnel deployed across the country as part of the aviation security group (ASG) guarding civilian airports are the first to be trained for the task.

Moneycontrol News | August 24, 2025 / 19:19 IST
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CISF launches its first all-women commando team to take on specialised counter-terrorist duties.
CISF launches its first all-women commando team to take on specialised counter-terrorist duties.
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100 female personnel from the Aviation Security Group (ASG) selected for training.
100 female personnel from the Aviation Security Group (ASG) selected for training.
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Rigorous eight-week commando course underway at Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh.
Rigorous eight-week commando course underway at Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh.
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Modules include advanced weapons handling, live-fire drills, and survival tactics.
Modules include advanced weapons handling, live-fire drills, and survival tactics.
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Endurance-building with obstacle courses, rappelling, forest survival, and stress exercises.
Endurance-building with obstacle courses, rappelling, forest survival, and stress exercises.
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Women commandos will serve in Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and Special Task Forces (STFs).
Women commandos will serve in Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and Special Task Forces (STFs).
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CISF currently has 12,491 women (8% of total force); numbers set to rise.
CISF currently has 12,491 women (8% of total force); numbers set to rise.
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By 2026, an additional 2,400 women will join; recruitment will ensure women comprise at least 10% of the force.
By 2026, an additional 2,400 women will join; recruitment will ensure women comprise at least 10% of the force.

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