Question 856
Who led an all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles in the Republic Day parade on 26 January 2019?
Answer
Major Khushboo Kanwar.
Why?
On 26 January 2019, Lieutenant Bhavana Kasturi became the first woman officer to lead an all-men Army contingent in the Republic Day parade. She led the Army Services Corps contingent. An all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles was led by Major Khushboo Kanwar. Captain Shikha Surbhi of the Army Signals Corps performed a standing salute on a moving motorcycle.