India's first all-women SWAT team to protect PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi : India is all set to deploy its all-women SWAT team, trained in explosives, urban warfare and deadly martial arts in protection of Prime Minister.

The new SWAT team consist 30 commandos with an exhausting training by experts from around the world in weapons, counter-terrorist measures and Krav Maga - the deadly martial art pioneered by Israeli special forces.

The team will be put to Prime Minister's security during Independence Day, after being inducted by Delhi Police.

Rajnath Singh praised the move by Delhi Police and said he is happy to see women getting promoted.

Amulya Patnaik, the Delhi Police Commissioner, said the women had been rated better than their male counterparts by trainers.

“These women are second to none when it comes to handling terror strikes and hostage crises in urban areas," he said.