Meet Adaso Kapesa, the first woman officer in the Special Protection Group (SPG), responsible for PM Narendra Modi’s security

Person in News: Adaso Kapesa

Historic Achievement:

• First woman officer in India’s Special Protection Group (SPG), responsible for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security.
• Marks a significant step in gender inclusion in elite security roles.

Background:

• Hails from Kaibi village, Senapati district, Manipur.
• Previously served in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), 55th Battalion, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
• Currently on deputation with the SPG.

Significance of Induction:

• Breaks the male-dominated tradition of SPG.
• Symbolizes a turning point for women in elite security forces in India.
• Recognition that security excellence depends on skill, adaptability, and courage, not gender.

Global Context:

• Compared to Kimberly Cheatle, former US Secret Service Director, showing a global trend of women rising in top security roles.

Related Developments in India:

• Tamil Nadu has trained women in core security roles since March 2022.
• Veena Gupta, India’s first female bodyguard, also paved the way for women in corporate security.

Key Takeaways:

• Inclusion of women enhances precision, intelligence, and adaptability in security roles.
• Adaso Kapesa is now a role model for aspiring women in India aiming for elite security positions.
  
  Updated - August 7, 2025 09:30 PM | Indian Express