By Sakshi Sah
Published May 08, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Who is Col Sofia Qureshi, Army officer who briefed on Operation Sindoor?

Col Sofia Qureshi of the two officers who briefed the media after Operation Sindoor.

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She joined the Indian Army Corps of Signals in 1999.

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Following Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s initial statement, Col Qureshi explained how the strikes were carried out.

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Born in 1974 in Vadodara, Gujarat, she studied Biochemistry at Maharaja Sayajirao University.

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She is now serving in the Mechanised Infantry of the Indian Army.

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In 2016, Col Qureshi became the first woman officer to lead an Indian contingent at the ASEAN Plus Exercise.

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During Operation Parakram in 2001, she earned a Commendation Card for her excellent service.

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Her contributions are not limited to the battlefield, she has also played a significant role in international peacekeeping missions.

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