Who Is Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Who Briefed On India’s Operation Sindoor Strike In Pakistan and PoK?

Operation Sindoor: Two decorated lady officers from the armed forces briefed the press today on the details of India’s late night strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. Their presence proves the pivotal role women are playing in high-level defence operations.

Who Is Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Who Briefed On India’s Operation Sindoor Strike on Pakistan and PoK?

The nation today woke up with the news of Operation Sindoor, which is done in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. In retaliation, the Indian Armed Forces launched strikes on nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. This mission was codenamed Operation Sindoor.
The strike was followed by a press briefing by India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, and the detailed reports of the strike were given by two decorated officers – Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Commander Vyomika Singh. But who are they?
Vyomika Singh is among the few women officers to represent the Indian Armed Forces in a joint media interaction. She has logged more than 2,500 flying hours and has operated on helicopters like Chetak and Cheetah in the toughest of the terrains.

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is an Indian Army Corps of Signals officer. At the age of 35, she has achieved many milestones, including becoming the first woman officer ever to lead an army contingent at a multinational military exercise. Commissioned in 1990, Col. Sofiya led Exercise Force 18 – the largest foreign military exercise, which was hosted by India in 2016. The exercise was held in Pune from March 2 to March 8, where as many as 18 countries participated.
She has led her team in many training segments, including Peacekeeping Operations (PKOs) and Humanitarian Mine Action. With Col Sofiya’s achievements, she has proved to be the best appointed. In fact, official sources had stated at the time of her appointment, “She was chosen from amongst a number of peacekeeping trainers in the country for this honourable task.”
She also comes from a family of Armed Forces; her grandfather had served in the Army, and she herself is married to an officer from the Mechanised Infantry.
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