In view of the upcoming G-20 Summit, Delhi Police is committed to providing the utmost security to the visiting delegates. In this process, Special Cell has taken a step further by imparting specialized training to its female SWAT Commandos.

The first batch of 19 Women SWAT Commandos has successfully completed a 4-week "MARKSMAN" Course from the Training Team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police Force, RTC, Karera, Madhya Pradesh, during June-July 2023.

In this training course, 19 women commandos of SWAT and the Delhi Police were trained in the basic principles of firing and groomed as Marksmen. Constable Kiran stood first by securing 95% marks, Constable Vaishali secured second position with 77.5% marks, and Constable Kavita stood third with 75% marks. The best female SWAT Commando is now able to hit a target of 4 cm from a distance of 100 yards.

HGS Dhaliwal, IPS Special Commissioner of Police, Special Cell, Delhi told to vijay Gaur Bureau Chief that the closing ceremony at the Training Institute of Indo Tibetan Border Police Force, RTC, Karera, Madhya Pradesh, was attended by Shri Ingit Pratap Singh, DCP/SWAT/Special Cell, and Smt. Poornima Panthri, ACP/SWAT, where Shri Surinder Khatri, DIG/Head of the Institute, praised the women commandos for maintaining a high standard of discipline and taking keen interest in training.

Becoming a "MARKSMAN/MARKSWOMAN" in itself is a great feeling for any uniformed personnel. It was a very useful professional shooting training course for women commandos that boosted their confidence, empowering them for life.

Vijay Gaur

Bureau Chief