Sonali Mishra Breaks the Ultimate Barrier: Becomes First Woman to Head RPF

New Delhi, India – Glass ceilings weren’t made for IPS Sonali Mishra — they were made for her to shatter.

In a landmark moment for Indian policing, Mishra has become the first woman to lead the Railway Protection Force (RPF) since its inception.

A 1993-batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh, her career spans some of the toughest terrains and most high-stakes operations in India’s internal security landscape.

Breaking Barriers Across Borders

Whether it was commanding BSF forces at the Indo-Pak border, managing anti-terror operations in Kashmir, or leading peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Mishra brought unwavering grit and clarity to every challenge.

She was at the forefront when the BSF neutralized a terror threat in Srinagar just months after the Pulwama attack — a move that earned her quiet respect in the intelligence community.

Her stints at the CBI, as well as along the Indo-Bangladesh border, saw her tackling narcotics, illegal trade, and trafficking head-on.

Why This Matters

For decades, policing leadership was seen as a man’s job. Sonali Mishra is changing that narrative — not with words, but with fearless action and results.

“The uniform was never about power. It was about service and responsibilit