Mumbai Police to form Maharashtra’s first all

In a landmark initiative led by Commissioner Deven Bharti, Mumbai Police is forming Maharashtra’s first all-women pipe band. Forty-seven women constables are undergoing rigorous training in bagpipes, drums, and marching drills, marking a powerful step toward gender equality and empowerment in policing

Bright morning light falls on the sprawling grounds of Police Colony in Dadar’s Naigaon area, where 47 women constables train every day — with bagpipes, drums, drills, and disciplined footwork. Their formidable presence is a rehearsal for what’s to come: Maharashtra’s first all-women pipe band under the Mumbai Police.

The initiative, officials say, is the brainchild of Commissioner of Police Deven Bharti. He officially launched the selection process in May this year. Forty-seven women wer