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Photos: BSF’s all-woman daredevil biker team to debut on Republic Day 2018

An all-woman daredevil biker squad raised by BSF, the country's largest border guarding force will make its debut this year on Rajpath on January 26.

Updated on: Jan 11, 2018 3:35 PM IST
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A newly-raised all-woman bikers’ contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) practices on the first day of rehearsals ahead of their debut on Republic Day 2018. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 11, 2018 3:35 PM

A newly-raised all-woman bikers’ contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) practices on the first day of rehearsals ahead of their debut on Republic Day 2018. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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This daredevil squad, part of the BSF’s Janbaaz stunt team was raised last year on the lines of their acclaimed male counterparts and will be lead by Sub Inspector Tenzin Noryang. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 11, 2018 3:35 PM

This daredevil squad, part of the BSF’s Janbaaz stunt team was raised last year on the lines of their acclaimed male counterparts and will be lead by Sub Inspector Tenzin Noryang. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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The 27-members of the daredevil team, drawn from various combat ranks of the force expect to bring in cheers when they showcase their stunts and acrobatics riding 350 CC Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 11, 2018 3:35 PM

The 27-members of the daredevil team, drawn from various combat ranks of the force expect to bring in cheers when they showcase their stunts and acrobatics riding 350 CC Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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A cadet looks through a register during their early morning rehearsals for the Republic Day parade on Rajpath. Named ‘Seema Bhavani’,  members of this special biker squad have been specially chosen by BSF trainers and are aged between 25-30 years.  (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 11, 2018 3:35 PM

A cadet looks through a register during their early morning rehearsals for the Republic Day parade on Rajpath. Named ‘Seema Bhavani’, members of this special biker squad have been specially chosen by BSF trainers and are aged between 25-30 years. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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As per the tradition of the Republic Day parade, the BSF and the Army’s bike-borne daredevils, end ceremonies riding their roaring bikes alternatively every year. “This time it was the BSF’s turn and they have sent in their women contingent. It will be the first time that women bikers will be part of the Republic Day parade,” a senior official said. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 11, 2018 3:35 PM

As per the tradition of the Republic Day parade, the BSF and the Army’s bike-borne daredevils, end ceremonies riding their roaring bikes alternatively every year. “This time it was the BSF’s turn and they have sent in their women contingent. It will be the first time that women bikers will be part of the Republic Day parade,” a senior official said. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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Seema Bhavani team members warm their hands during a cold winter morning. In 2015, female contingents of the Army, Navy and Air Force had made their debut in the annual parade. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Seema Bhavani team members warm their hands during a cold winter morning. In 2015, female contingents of the Army, Navy and Air Force had made their debut in the annual parade. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)

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A trainer instructs the daredevil squad of the BSF’s all-women Janbaaz stunt team on their first day of Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A trainer instructs the daredevil squad of the BSF’s all-women Janbaaz stunt team on their first day of Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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