Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Civil Servant (IPS Officer) |
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| Famous For | Being First Woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Service | Indian Police Service (IPS) |
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| Batch | 1993 |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Madhya Pradesh |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Sonali is a 1993 batch IPS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre. | |
| In July 2021, she made history as the first woman commander to lead a Border Security Force (BSF) formation along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab. | |
| She was the first woman Inspector General in the Kashmir valley, overseeing BSF operations and leading the BSF's intelligence wing while also serving as an additional director general. | |
| By 2025, she was appointed as the Additional Director General in Madhya Pradesh Police, holding several significant police roles. | |
| On May 31, during the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, she was tasked with security arrangements in Bhopal. | |
| Sonali was responsible for the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with oversight of over 6 women IPS officers at key locations in Bhopal. | |
| On 13 July 2025, she became the first woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and will hold this position until 31 October 2026. |
