The Economic Times

'Born to overcome, born to lead': On Women's Day 2026, a 26-year-old woman CRPF officer is billionaire Anand Mahindra's inspiration. Who is Simran Bala?

Simran Bala, a 26-year-old CRPF officer from Jammu and Kashmir, will make history by leading an all-male contingent at the Republic Day parade. This marks the first time a woman officer commands such a formation. Her journey from a border town to this national role inspires many. Read on to know more about her.