{
  "id": 8139597,
  "title": "Assam's 'Iron Lady' becomes first woman to lead CRPF's elite CoBRA unit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/assams-iron-lady-becomes-first-woman-to-lead-crpfs-elite-cobra-unit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T10:35:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/assams-iron-lady-scripts-history-as-the-first-woman-to-lead-crpfs-elite-cobra-unit-meet-sanjukta-parashar-the-ips-officer-known-for-her-fearless-field-career/articleshow/134308951.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sanjukta Parashar, renowned as the Iron Lady of Assam, has made her mark as the first female Inspector General to lead the elite CoBRA unit of the CRPF. With a commendable background in national security and field postings, her historic appointment signifies a groundbreaking advancement for women in India's defense forces, showcasing that roles in frontline combat leadership are now within reach…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}