Rashtrapati Bhavan to host wedding for the first time with President Murmu’s approval
New Delhi: For the first time in history, the Rashtrapati Bhavan will serve as the venue for a wedding, following approval from President Droupadi Murmu. According to a report by Mint, the wedding will take place at the Mother Teresa Crown Complex within the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises.
The rare honour has been extended to Poonam Gupta, an assistant commandant in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who currently serves as the personal security officer (PSO) to the President. She will marry Avneesh Kumar, also an assistant commandant in the CRPF, currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir. The wedding is scheduled for February 12.
President Murmu is reportedly impressed with Gupta's performance, leading to the decision to host the ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. However, the guest list will be limited, and there has been no official confirmation from Rashtrapati Bhavan on the event.
Who is Poonam Gupta?
Poonam Gupta ranked 81st in the UPSC CAPF exam and has previously served in Naxal-affected regions of Bihar. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, a postgraduate degree in English Literature, and a B.Ed from Jiwaji University in Gwalior.
If held as planned, this will mark the first time a wedding is hosted at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, which serves as the official residence of the President of India and a venue for hosting foreign dignitaries.
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Amit Shah reviews security along Indo-Pak border, airports with top officials
New Delhi (PTI): Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India's border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said.
The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Pakistan Rangers post.
Apart from reviewing the security situation along the India-Pakistan border, Shah also took stock of the steps taken to beef up security at airports across the country, the sources said.
While the BSF guards the India-Pakistan border, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) protects the airports in the country, Metro networks and other vital installations.
Those who attended the meeting included Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, Directors General of the BSF, CISF and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
There has been heightened tension between India and Pakistan following India's strike on multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday and Pakistan's attempts to hit Indian military sites on Thursday, which were thwarted by the Indian armed forces.
