'Parades and ceremonials are a part of our training and inculcated in us since the beginning of our career. It was very exciting.'
This is the first time a woman officer has led the Guard of Honour.
In a permanent commission, women officers get an opportunity to rise to the rank of Lieutenant General and retire at 60 with full benefits like the men do. Sources say it is given to women on a case-to-case basis.
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