CRPF officer Poonam Gupta is set to marry her fiancé, Avinash Kumar, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 12, 2025. This historic event marks the first time a wedding will be hosted at the official residence of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Gupta was granted this honor due to her dedication and exemplary service.
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