CISF inducts 22 women commandos into QRT wing at Delhi Metro
New Delhi, July 4
The Central Industrial Security Force on Saturday said it has inducted 22 female personnel into the Quick Reaction Team wing of its unit at the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, strengthening emergency response capability across the network.
The newly inducted commandos have been deployed at metro stations recording high female passenger footfall, including Rajiv Chowk, Chandni Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Central Secretariat, Sarojini Nagar and Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus stations.
Following induction, the CISF said, the personnel underwent specialised tactical and weapons training to enhance operational preparedness. "They are now deployed on operational duty, equipped to respond to security contingencies at their assigned stations."
The CISF is entrusted with the security of the Delhi metro network under its mandate to protect critical infrastructure installations across the country.
The induction reflects the force's continuing focus on building a gender-inclusive and operationally agile security structure for one of the country's busiest urban transit systems.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good move, but I hope they are provided with the same quality of training and equipment as their male counterparts. No point in just having a token presence. Also, needs to be extended to all stations, not just high-footfall ones.
Impressive initiative! As someone from the US, I've seen how women in security roles can really change the dynamic in public spaces. Hope this inspires other metro systems around the world to follow suit. 🚇
This is excellent news! As a woman who travels daily on Delhi Metro, having female commandos around will definitely make me feel more secure, especially during late hours. Kudos to CISF for thinking about gender-specific needs. 🌸
A practical step forward. But I'd like to see more details on their training. Tactical and weapons training for QRT duties is intense—hope they've been given sufficient time to prepare. Safety isn't just about gender, it's about competence.
A well-thought-out decision. Deployment at stations with high female footfall makes sense. I've often seen long queues for female security checks during peak hours—this should also help streamline that process. Good job, CISF!
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