Sanjukta Parashar: First Woman IG of CRPF CoBRA
Why in the news
A woman officer has been placed in command of CoBRA for the first time, a milestone for the CRPF’s specialised units.
Key facts
- Officer: IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar.
- Post: Inspector General, CRPF CoBRA.
- Record: first woman to lead the force.
About CoBRA
- A specialised unit within the CRPF made up of 10 battalions.
- Trained mainly for guerrilla warfare, long-range operations and counter-insurgency.
- Described as an elite jungle-warfare force.
Exam angle
- Name of the officer: Sanjukta Parashar.
- Force: CRPF; unit: CoBRA.
- Strength: 10 battalions.
- Role: guerrilla warfare and counter-insurgency.