CRPF inducts first-ever 34 All-Women Commandos Into Elite Anti-Naxal CoBRA Unit

Current (GK) Defence

For the first time in its history, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has inducted 34 women commandos in its elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit.
The induction took place on the occasion of the 35th Raising Day of the 88th Mahila battalion of CRPF on February 06, 2021.
The 34 women personnel from the 6 Mahila Battalions of CRPF who are joining the COBRA, will undergo a strenuous CoBRA pre-induction training of 3 months, before being sent to Naxal-hit areas of the country.
Apart from this, CRPF have also introduced an all Mahila brass band, making CRPF as the first force to have a women brass band.